Friday, April 21, 2000 The University Daily Kansan Section A·Page 5 Risks involved with new diet By Warisa Chulindra writer@kansan.com Kansan staff writer The latest fast-track diet may be harmful to those who just want to lose a few pounds. The Very Low Calorie Diet calls for a daily diet of either five weight-loss shakes or three weight-loss shakes worth 900 calories and two low-calorie meals, but a local dietitian warns that the shakes can't take the place of real food. Ann Chapman, dietitian at Watkins Memorial Health Center, said that learning healthy eating habits and weight loss went together. "Any sort of weight-loss program should be concurrent with education," she said. "That's why so many diets fail." Painless low-fat options She said people 80 to 100 pounds overweight who had tried other weight loss programs and failed could benefit most from the Very Low Calorie Diet. "I don't think a college student who needs to lose 30 pounds needs to fast without being medically supervised," Chapman said. Jason Williams/KANSAN
If you eat:Grams of fatIf you eat:Grams of fatFat savings
a banana muffin10 to 16a toasted (unbuttered)
English muffin with jam		19 to 15
1 oz. bag of potato chips101 oz. bag of pretzels19
fried chicken
(3 - 1/2 oz. with skin)		17rotisserie chicken
(3 - 1/2 oz. with skin)
(3 - 1/2 oz. without skin)		14
7		3 to 10
2 Tbsp. regular
French dressing		132 Tbsp. reduced-calorie
French dressing		211
3 chocolate chip cookies73 fig bars34
1/2 cup rich peach ice cream161/2 cup peach frozen yogurt412
3 oz. corned beef163 oz. lean roast beef (round)412
1 cup cream of mushroom soup
Source: Watkins Health Services		141 cup minestrone soup311
She said people who consumed weight-loss shakes as their main source of nutrition could become dehydrated or nutritionally depleted, resulting in fatigue and lethargy. It also could set people up for binge eating, she said. And, some may become constipated because of the lack of fiber in some of the shakes, she said. According to a recent study in the December 1999 issue of the Journal of the American College of Nutrition, 112 Very Low Calorie Dieters lost an average of 65 pounds during a 5-month period, and most kept off 15 pounds for more than five years. However, the diet wasn't the only factor in the weight loss. Researchers also encouraged dieters to eat more fruits and vegetables and taught them how to count calories. bines and taught them how to count calories. Angel Fursman, a pharmacist at Wal-Mart, 3300 Iowa St., said she was approached daily with questions about weight-loss shakes. "They always want to know which one works the best," she said. "My standard answer is if these drinks really worked, my shelves would be empty." Mystery surrounds painful disease Bv Warisa Chulindra Its causes are unknown, and so is a cure. writer@kansan.com Kansan staff writer Poor sleep, fatigue and lingering hypersensitivity to pain in multiple areas are symptoms of fibromyalgia. The effects of the disease vary but can be incapacitating for some. Lawrence Magee, coordinator of the sports clinic at Watkins Memorial Health Center, said the pain occurred in as many as 11 to 18 trigger points through out the body such as the mid- to upper-back and knees. While some college students are inflicted with fibromyalgia, it is more commonly found in people in their late 20s and 30s. As many as 5 percent of women, who are more likely to have the disease, have fibromyalgia, Maege said. Although no cure existed, several treatments are used to control the disease. It may be treated with anti-depressants even if the person it afflicts is not depressed. Because those with fibromyalgia have abnormal neuro-hormones, anti-depressants can help relieve the pain. Other options are saline or cortisone injections to trigger points. Fibromyalgia does not have to be treated with medication other options include altering sleep habits and getting exercise. However, some people choose to treat it with acupuncture or through spinal adjustments, said Tate Janssen, chiropractor at Janssen Chiropractic Clinic, 3110 Mesa Way, Suite B.2. the body's energy patterns, relieving the disease's symptoms. The effectiveness of acupuncture varies by individual, he said. Because the cause is unknown, it is difficult to offer preventive measures, Magee said. He said acupuncture balanced Janssen disagree and said that cutting back on red meat and eating more foods with fatty acids, such as soy products, could help in the long run. He said eating frozen foods and foods that contained refined flour and sugar usually aggrated fibromyalgia symptoms. Center celebrates 50 years of health Bert Nash Community Health Center, 200 Maine St., opened July 5, 1950. Its namesake was a professor and the director of the psycho-educational clinic at the University from 1930 to 1947. By Warisa Chulindra writer@kansan.com Nash particularly was interested in exceptional children — whether they were brilliant or socially handicapped. He proposed special school programs with better-trained teachers and money. The anniversary began in January with a re-enactment of the life of Bert Nash and his wife, Ruth. A mental health art exhibit is planned at the center May 5-7 as part of the onoing celebration. A community health center named after a former University of Kansas professor is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. When he died Feb.17, 1947, the community mourned the loss of one of the leading experts on problems concerning children. Donna L. Flory, social worker at the KU Psychological Clinic in Fraser Hall, said the ties between the University and Nash went beyond the health center's name. The psychological clinic and Counseling and Psychological Services sometimes refer students to the health center when they need after-hour services or are interested in group counseling. Flory said that through the years Nash had changed to accommodate the community. "I've seen it continually try to adapt to the community," she said. "As the community needs have changed and increased, they added different mental health programs." Pat Smith, community development director at Bert Nash, said mental health was important to physical health. "When you have support and good mental health, your physical health is enhanced," she said. "We're firm believers of that." Aside from changing with the community, the health center has relocated several times. Its most recent move was in August, and it now shares a building with the Health Department and the Visiting Nurses Association. Since the center's opening 50 years ago, it has been in various locations downtown, and from 1980 it was at 364 Missouri St. The health center spent 14 months planning community educational events for the yearlong celebration. The center sought input for the anniversary from Douglas County residents. Themes offered by residents have included community involvement and the promotion of wellness through prevention programs. The University of Kansas School of Fine Arts Lied Center Swarthout Chamber Music Series presents EmerSon string quartet "Regarded for more than a decade as one of the hottest quartets..." - The New York Times Performing works by Haydn, Shostakovich, and Debussy saturday april 29 2000 8:00 p.m. All tickets half price for students. 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