1984_03 The Daily Collegian March 1984

              March 15, 1984
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CMA Journal reports on general health
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The Seventh-Day Adventists' life-style
— no smoking and a modified vegeterian
diet — significantly reduces the risk of
cardiovascular disease, a group of Chicago
researchers has found.
"The low risk status attained as a result
of the life-style adopted by this population
has much to offer as a general public
health model," Dr. Richard Cooper of
Northwestern University and eight colleagues report in California Medical Association's Western Journal of Medicine
for March.
Heart and blood-vessel diseases account
for half the deaths in the United States. In
a study of 200 students at a Seventh-Day
Advenlist school, researchers found the
adolescents had very low levels of cholesterol and below-normal blood pressure.
Seventh-Day Adventists refrain from
eating meats, although they include milk,
eggs and other dairy products in their diet.
"Although the food served at the institution studied here was composed in large
part of special vegetarian recipes — soy
meat substitutes in particular — it did not
involve a severe restriction of calories
from fat...The impact on serum choles
terol level was, on the other hand, significant and should certainly serve to reduce
the risk of premature atherosclerotic
(artery) disease," Dr. Cooper reported.
Beware of the "more is better" approach
Health
advises.
"Recent cases of vitamin B6 toxicity
ments should be taken with care, as extremely large doses can be dangerous and
^CMA says.
"Vii   _r
helps the body metabolize proteins and
carry amino acids to body tissues, has
been prescribed for premenstrual syndrome and other disorders.
"When taken in small doses (200 to 800
milligrams per day), vitamin B6 has
improved premenstrual syndrome symptoms in ..me women. "However," CMA
notes, "when taken in extremely high
doses for prolonged periods of time, it has
proven to be harmful to health. There
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have been several cases in which adults
taking two to six grams of B6 daily — up
to 10 times the amount normally prescribed to women suffering from premenstrual syndrome — developed serious neurological problems."
CMA gives this advice: "Before taking
an over-the-counter vitamin supplement,
check the recommended daily allowance
for your age. If you feel a need for
increased intake of a certain vitamin for
any reason, talk to your physician."
Diabetics can better control their disease  today as  a  result  of new  self-
"Self blood-glucose monitoring can help
diabetics maintain more consistently
normal blood-glucose levels by enabling
them to'more accurately measure the
amount of sugar in their blood," according to Califprnia Medical Association.
Monitoring at home "may also help
patients avoid many of the long-term
complications of diabetes, such as bloodvessel problems, visual problems, kidney
disease, nerve disease and reduced resist
ance to infection," CMA said.
Although -self-monitoring of blood-
glucose can be used by all insulin-dependent diabetics, il is especially valuable to
children, adolescents and pregnant women
with diabetes, since these groups are at
higher risk of developing complications.
"Self blood-glucose monitoring programs have improved many women's
chances of having healthy pregnancies
and healthy babies and made it possible
for them to reduce the time and expense of
prolonged hospitalization," CMA notes.
Self-monitoring is a fairly simple procedure thai can be used by diabetics of
most ages. Patients learn to test the
amount of sugar in their blood by pricking
their finger and applying a drop of blood
to a sensitized test strip. Using either
color-coded charts or a portable battery-
operated machine, patients can "read" the
strip to measure the glucose in their blood.
"With appropriate training, most diabetics can use self-monitoring to adjust
insulin dosage, dierand exercise requirements to better.control their diabetes and
minimize swings in their blood-glucose
levels," CMA said.
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CU to hold international fashion show
The College Union Program Commit-
'tee will be sponsoring its first international fashion show to be held March 17 in
the SCU at 7 p.m.
The show will include .4 varieties of
men's and women's clothing designed by
famous makers including Yves Saint Laurent, Pierre Cardin and Gucci.
The show is designed to provide a Balance of entertainment, said Connie Clen-
denan, committee social recreation chair-
"Fashion and clothing are something-
all college students are interested in," she
said. The international theme of the show
adds more appeal to all students, Clende-
Fourty-two international and American students will be modeling a variety of
American clothing created by international and American designers. Included.
in thai list of models is CSUF President
CSUFToday"~
Pan African Student Union Meeting —
Every Thursday the Pan African Student Union meets at I p.m. in the CU. All
interested people should attend.
Latin American Student Meeting —
The Latin American Student Association will hold elections for the executive
committee of the association at today's
meeting at 5 p.m. in CU room 303. Everyone is invited.
Video Dialogue —
J. Krishnamurti discusses the Nature of
thc Mind with Bohm and others in Speech
Arts 160 tonight at 7:30 p.m. For more
information, cal Dr. N. Rao at 294-2228.
Meeting —
There will be an Academic Policy and
Planning Committee today at 2:15 p.m. in
the Main Cafeteria Room 203.
Faculty Seminar —
"Method of Operation: Viticulture Research Center at CSUF" is the topic of a
faculty development seminar to'be led by
Vincent Petrucci today at 3:30 p.m. in Ag
Harold Haak, who most likely will be
modeling an Yves Saint Laurent suit, said
Clendenan. Haak agreed to model for the
show because he is aware of the value of
_t doesn . matter that people
dont understand (what is
being said), it's a visual
affair...' —Clendenan
"exceptional participation" in the planning of tbe show. The models must have
enthusiasm and also be willing t.q have a
good time, said Clendenan, beCaui
show's main goal is to provide ente
student activities, she said.
Getting models was "n
Clendenan added, saying tl
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Commentating will be done by a variety
of international students dressed in their
native costumes. They will describe the
clothes being modeled in their native languages as the models glide across the stage
"It doesn't matter that people don't
understand (what is being said)," ex
plained Clendenan. "It's a visual affair —
this just adds to the'flavor.".
All clothes modeled are courtesy of The
Wearhouse in Fresno's Fashion Fair. All
clothes shown are available for purchase
at the shop.
. After the hour-long show, international
food booths, sponsored by various ethnic
groups, will have foods native to their
countries for sale. Profits from the food
sales will go to the groups.
Admission into the show is SI. For
more information, contact Connie Clendenan at 294-2782.
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