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Health Tips
For information on how to protect you and your family from diseases
borne by ticks (Lyme disease) and mosquitoes ( West Nile Virus and
Eastern equine Encephalitis) go to the NH Department of Health and Human
Services website at www.dhhs.nh.gov or to the Center for Disease Control
website at www.cdc.gov. There are Fact sheets available for each of the
3 diseases mentioned and tips on how you can prevent it from occurring
in you or your loved ones.
Summer is just around the corner and children will be out in droves
riding bikes, skating, on skooters etc as well as swimming. Make sure
your child has the proper protective equipment to participate in these
activities. Many injuries can be prevented by the use of helmets, wrist
and knee guards etc. NEVER let your child swim alone or without adult
supervision even in shallow water. We don’t want any of our kids hurt
this summer. Also, keep an eye out for them running into the street.
5-2-1-0
The state is promoting the 5-2-1-0 health
guidelines for children.
5 Kids should eat 5 fruits and vegetables per day. Limit 100% fruit
juice. Eating fruits and vegetables promotes good nutrition and a
healthy weight.
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Did you know…
That it takes at least 10 times for a food to be introduced before a
child will like it. So don’t give up too soon!
That obesity is on the rise in our children and it is causing never seen
before occurrences of Type II diabetes in children.
That 1/3 of all children born in 2000 will become diabetic in their
lifetime if current eating habits are not improved.
Your child should have LESS than 2 hours
of total screen time per day. That includes TV, computer, video games etc.
Screen time decreases a child’s activity level and stimulates their desire
to eat, especially junk foods.
Each child should get at least 1 hour of physical activity per day. This
can be broken up into smaller segments of time but should total at least
one hour. Physical activity can help increase a student’s ability to
concentrate and reduce disruptive behavior. “Physical movement plays an
important role in the creation of nerve cell networks which are actually
the essence of learning” (Neurophysiologist Carla Hannaford from her book
Smart Moves: Why learning is not all in your head.)
Children and adults should have zero soft drinks.
Did you know that….
Soft drinks have no nutritional value, what we call empty calories.
Drinking one can of soda per day can add 10-20 pounds a year
Diet drinks are no better because they fool the body into thinking a lot
of sugar has entered the bloodstream which triggers a large release of
insulin which in turn increases hunger. For every can of diet soda
consumed, the risk of becoming overweight increases by 61%
Energy drinks can lead to increased dental erosions and may cause adrenal
gland problems.
I hope these tips will inspire you to take a step towards ensuring a
healthy lifestyle for your children and yourselves.
Have a great summer!
Mrs. Fedor, School Nurse
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Did You Know?
Watermelon is an ideal health food because it is
virtually fat free and is an excellent source of vitamins A, B6 and C, and
contains fiber and potassium..
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