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obese children who have achieved healthy weight before becoming adults still are prone to become obese during adulthood compared to children who were never obese. As adults we are all aware of how difficult a task it is to achieve and maintain healthy weight as an adult! As parents it is our duty/responsibility to see that our children develop healthy habits during childhood. Firstly it is extremely important for us to follow a healthy lifestyle as children learn what they see. It is extremely crucial that children are exposed to healthy choice of foods and adequate phys ical activity. It is also school's responsibility that they give healthy food at lunch and sell healthy snacks in the canteen so that what children learn at home is re-enforced in school. Children should be exposed to junk food as less as possible though in these days of television and retail explosion it seems almost impossible. It is important to teach children what is healthy and increase their awareness about nutritious food. Children these days are very smart, conscious and exposed to a lot of information. They can grasp and assimilate knowledge very well. All they need is proper supervision and parents who make conscious effort to provide a balanced diet. At the same time enough attention needs to be paid to physical activity. Parents and school should encourage children to be active and see that enough physical activity is incorporated into their daily routine. This helps them to develop healthy habits which stay with them well into adulthood. What children learn during their formative years is what stays with them!
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Prevention may be achieved through a variety of interventions targeting built environment, physical activity, and diet. Some of these potential strategies for intervention in children can be implemented by targeting preschool institutions, schools or after-school care services as natural
setting for influencing the diet and physical activity. All in all, there is an urgent need to initiate prevention and treatment of obesity in children.
Reference: M. Dehghan, N. Akhtar-Danesh and A.T. Merchant. Nutrition Journal (2005) 4:24
Fiber: Fibers are classified as soluble or insoluble and plants contain a mixture of both. If a food is said to have soluble or insoluble fiber it means that the majority of the fiber found in is of that kind. Soluble fiber Atonic constipation is commonly due to sources include oats, barley, legumes, many vegetables and fruits particularly 1. Inadequate intake of roughage in the diet apples and pears. Insoluble fiber 2. inadequate water intake sources include wheat bran, whole grain 3. lack of physical exercise cereals and breads, corn bran, flax and 4. weakness of the voluntary muscles of other seeds. Many vegetables and fruits defacation contain insoluble fiber such as berries, The treatment for this type of carrots, beans and potato skins. Unlike constipation consists of correction of faulty High Fiber Foods (Fruits and Vegetables) starch fibers do not breakdown well in habits and prescribing the right type of diet. our digestive First the right habits need to be inculcated in children. system. In the stomach, the The tendency to develop constipation starts in childhood soluble fibers bind to water and as many children postpone answering natures call. Once form a gel like material. the reflex for defecation is suppressed in the morning it is Insoluble fibers like cellulose felt again much later in the evening. Continued and hemicelluloses appear to suppression of this reflex is the basis for constipation. have a beneficial effect upon Worry, anxiety and fatigue also affect the cycle. People the formation of stools and their with sedentary life style are at an increased risk of Soybeans and other legumes evacuation. Soluble fibers can also are good sources of fiber developing constipation than those who lead a physically contribute to mass and moistness active life style. of feces but not to the same extent as insoluble fiber. It is Diet: The diet should be rich in roughage. Include foods important to have both types of fibers in the diet as they have which have fiber, such as, whole grains, vegetables and beneficial effects on general digestive health. fruits. Try and use whole vegetables whenever possible In general it is better to consume less of refined foods and because the outer peel, stems etc have more fiber. The more of foods that are good sources of fiber. This type of increase in fiber in the diet should be gradual so that the diet not only provides good amount of fiber which helps to system gets used to it. Drink plenty of liquids because a keep our digestive system healthy and at the same time is low fiber diet and low fluid intake result in hard and dry a fair source of vitamins and minerals. stools which are difficult to move through the intestine. Regular physical activity helps stimulate bowel movement and long periods of inactivity cause constipation. The other type of constipation is irritable colon syndrome or spastic constipation which is characterized by
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The researchers conclude that physical activity throughout life and in general leading a physically active life is beneficial in preventing osteoporosis related fractures. Based on the existing scientific knowledge, they say that a continual physically active lifestyle during adulthood can be recommended as a prevention strategy to reduce the high incidence of osteoporosis related fractures. It looks like just taking enough calcium through diet and supplements is not sufficient but also physical activity is essential. Leading a physically active life also has other benefits such as reducing the risk of diabetes and heart problems and of course maintaining a healthy weight. Before embarking on a fitness/exercise regimen it is always a good idea to consult a doctor.
Coriander (Coriandrum sativum) is an annual herb and belongs to the family Apiaceae. Coriander is native to southern Europe and North Africa to southwestern Asia. The fresh leaves and the dried seeds are the parts most commonly used in cooking. Coriander is common in Middle Eastern, Central Asian, Mediterranean, Indian, South Asian, Mexican, Texan, Latin American, Chinese, African and Southeast Asian cuisine. Coriander, like many other spices, contains antioxidants, which can delay or prevent the spoilage of food seasoned with this spice. Chemicals derived from coriander leaves were found to have antibacterial activity against Salmonella choleraesuis this activity was found to be caused in part by these chemicals acting as nonionic surfactants. The bright green coriander leaves are used to garnish almost everything from the Indian cuisine be it vegetable curries, biryani, raita, dal, dhokla or any non-vegetarian preparation. And the mouth watering green chutney prepared with coriander is almost a must with the spicy snacks! Chopped coriander leaves are added after removing the preparation from the stove because the aroma is lost if it is cooked or it is added just before
removing from stove. Dried or frozen coriander does not retain the characteristic aroma. Storing coriander: As soon as coriander is brought home from the store it should be put it in a glass of water for a while and then its roots are wrapped in a wet paper towel (lasts longer with roots intact). The coriander wrapped in a paper towel can be stored in the vegetable crisper drawer Nutritive value per 100 gm Calcium Sodium Potassium Vitamin C 184 mg 58.3 mg 256 mg 135 mg
Coriander seems to have been cultivated in Greece since at least the second millennium BC. Coriander was brought to the British colonies in North America in 1670 and was one of the first spices cultivated by early settlers.
Method: Chop Tofu into 2 inch long and 1 cm thin strips. Cut capsicum and tomatoes also into thin strips like tofu. Remove seeds. Shred the red cabbage. For the dressing Tofu in the Oriental cuisine is like the potato in the West. It can be baked, boiled, broiled or grilled like potato.
In Japan there are more than 30,000 exclusive tofu shops, which sell different varieties of tofu.
About Editor : This News Letter is compiled by Dr. Kavitha Reddy. She has a doctorate in Food Science from CFTRI, Mysore and a Masters in Food and Nutrition from ANGRAU. She worked at Wageningen Agricultural University, The Netherlands and Whistler Center for Carbohydrate Research, Purdue University, USA before returning to India. She has authored several popular and scientific articles and also a cookbook. Dr. Reddy worked as a Nutrition Consultant for national and international organizations for several years. Presently she is In-charge Nutrition at "NutriTech Consulting Services Pvt. Ltd.".