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The University Daily Kansan
Wednesday, March 15, 2000
Fast Food Quiz
2) A Wendy's baked potato with broccoli and cheese has:
a. 8 grams fat b. 12 grams fat c. 14 grams fat
1) At McDonald's, the super-size fries contains:
   a. 15 grams fat b. 22 grams fat c. 26 grams fat
3) A 32-ounce gulp of any regular soda contains:
a. 250 calories and 12 teaspoons sugar
b. 300 calories and 20 teaspoons sugar
c. 380 calories and 25 teaspoons sugar
4) The least healthy choice at Taco Bell is:
a. taco salad with salads b. double decker taco c. bean burrito
51 When ordering at *Arty's*, the health conscious customer would order:
a. junior roast beef b. grilled chicken deluxe c. ham and cheese melt
6) On the new food label, the percent daily value gives you a general idea of a food nutrient contribution if you consume:
- 250 calories a day. ¥ 2,500 calories a day.
71 When you want to grab something at Dairy Queen, your best choice is:
a. regular strawberry blizzard b. banana saga c. regular chocolate shake
8) What is the best way to cut back on fat in the food you eat at home?
a. buy only foods that provide less than 30 percent of calories from fat
b. eliminate all fat from your diet
c. reduce the fat in your favorite recipes and add fresh herbs and spices for flavor
91 When looking at the new label, the "sugars" category on the Nutrition Fact
Obesity weighs down Americans
a. table sugar has been added
b. natural sugars are in the food
c. other sweeteners, like honey, have been added
d. all the above
Answers: 1) c 2) c 3) c 4) c 5) c 6) 7) b 8) c 9) d
Source: Watkins Memorial Health Center
Jason Williams/KANSAN
Kansan staff writer
By Warisa Chulindra
writer@kansan.com
Clint Gossage, DeSoto sophmore, has gained about 20 pounds since he came to the University of Kansas.
"I wanted to put on some weight, but probably not as much as I have," he said.
However, Gossage exercises three to five times a week and tries to pick less fattening foods.
"Well, part of it is I want to look good, and then there's health issues," Gossage said, "But I think most people our age are thinking about now, instead of further down the road."
But not everyone is as concerned about their health and fitness as Gossage.
The Worldwatch Institute, based in Washington D.C., reports that 55 percent of Americans are overweight, and 23 percent of adults are obese.
Patricia Denning, staff physician at Watkins Memorial Health Center, said many researchers were labeling it as an epidemic.
"Without a doubt the average weight of people is increasing, especially among children," Denning said. "It's quite frightening because it poses an increased risk for diseases at a younger age."
More physicians are using the body mass index to determine whether a person is overweight.
The index is calculated by a person's height in meters divided by the person's weight in kilograms squared. The index has been converted to height in feet and inches and weight in pounds. For example, a 6-foot man who weighed 165 pounds would have a BMI of about 22.
People with a body mass index of 25 or higher run an increased risk of developing heart disease, hypertension, type 2 diabetes, high cholesterol, osteoarthritis
For many students, lack of exercise, drinking alcohol and fast food contributes to obesity, said Ann Chapman, Watkins dietitian.
and sleep apnea.
She said labor-saving devices such as remote controls and escalators also have decreased the number of calories people burned.
Another factor is drinking alcohol, which has a lot of calories, Chapman said. Drinking three or four beers can amount to 1,000 calories.
Rather than focusing on fat, the total number of calories consumed is more important. Some students may opt for low-fat or fat-free foods, but end up eating more, Chapman said.
Eating more fruits and vegetables is key to weight loss and maintenance. Chapman encouraged students to add more fruits and vegetables to their diets and to eat less meat and grains. She said fruits and vegetables contained high contents of water and
fiber, which was indigestible.
"It's back to basics," Chapman said. "It's not a complete meal without fruits or vegetables."
Laura Brunow, Richardson,
Texas, freshman, eats a lot of
fruits and vegetables. If she doesn't eat some with a meal, she drinks juice.
"It gives you that clean feeling as opposed to eating seven-layer dip." she said.
Some people resort to weight-loss drinks such as Slim Fast to lose weight. Chapman described them as crutches. People are able to lose weight because they are eating fewer calories, but they usually regain the weight later, Chapman said, and they do not learn healthy eating habits.
The emphasis should be on fitness rather than weight and aspiring to be a certain weight, Chapman said.
Diabetic revitalizes support organization
"Bodies come in all sizes and shapes," she said. "We need to become more accepting."
Student hopes to see high group interest create awareness
By Wariso Chulinda
writer@kansan.com
Kansan staff writer
diabetics need."
Brian Foster knows how difficult it is for a college diabetic to balance necessary health care and a busy schedule.
It is almost a guarantee that the Atlantic City, N.J., graduate student will get sick if he stays up late studying and skips breakfast, allowing his blood sugar level to drop.
"The whole concept of being in college with diabetes is a difficult concept because there's no regular schedule." Foster said. "It's one of the few things
Foster will graduate in May, but he hopes to lay the foundation for a University of Kansas diabetic support group.
The group will have its first meeting at 7 p.m. tomorrow at the first floor conference room in Watkins Memorial Health Center.
The meeting will include a speaker from the Kansas City, Mo., office of the American Diabetes Association.
The group is open to students, faculty and staff with type 1 or type 2 diabetes as well as people who have friends or family members with the disease.
"I want to get it started, flourish and have someone else continue it next year." Foster said. "The support group would be a really good way to let them know they're not alone out there."
The American Diabetes Association reported that 15.7 million people or 5.9 percent of the United States population
have diabetes. Of that number, 10.3 million cases of diabetes have been diagnosed, and 5.4 million have not.
The support group also will educate those who have friends and family with diabetes.
- Foster he often answered questions about the disease when he was a resident assistant at Kutztown University, in Kutztown, Penn.
One of his residents had diabetes but did not take care of himself. But the student's girlfriend knew Foster was diabetic and asked him questions about the disease, he said.
Watkins staff members will act as consultants to the support group. In addition to physicians and nurses, dietitian and psychologists also will offer their services
In the late 1980s, Watkins had a diabetic support group, but it disbanded because interest fizzled, Patricia Denning, Watkins staff physician, said.
She said the revitalization of the group would serve an important need.
"I think a lot of people would enjoy meeting other individuals who share similar lifestyles," she said. "It's very demanding and very difficult for some college students."
And with various complications like low blood sugar, it can be one of the most expensive diseases, said Christy Eickhoff, district manager of the American Diabetes Association in Wichita.
"Control is key in preventing a lot of complications from diabetes" she said.
Side effects include heart disease and liver damage.
About 30 diabetic support groups exist in Kansas, Eichkoff said. She said the University would be the second Kansas campus to have a diabetic support group. Fort Hays State University also has a group.
For more information, call Foster at 331- 3434.
Brian Foster, Atlantic City, N.J., graduate student is a diabetic. Foster is hoping to start a diabetic support group. The group's first meeting will be tomorrow at 7 p.m. at Watkins Health Center. Photo by Ellie Hatek/KANSAN
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