Wednesday, February 9, 2000
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The University Daily Kansan
Section A · Page 7
Healthy diet not priority
Busy schedules affect student eating habits
By Warisa Chulindra
writer@kansan.com
Kansan staff writer
Aaron Bono, Lawrence senior,
eats one meal a day. Even then, it's
not until three or four in the afternoon
and it's from a restaurant.
"With work and school, healthy eating becomes such an unimportant thing," he said.
For many University of Kansas students, finding the time and means to eat healthily is a problem. As he munched on nachos, Shawn Krugel, Tulsa, Okla., senior, said, "I haven't eaten healthy for the past four years. I like to cook, but it takes too much time."
To help students change their poor eating habits, Ann Chapman, dietitian at Watkins Memorial Health Center, will present the first "Focus on Health" seminar of the
semester from 6 to 7 tonight at the Oliver Hall lobbv.
She will talk about healthier options for students eating on the run.
Chapman said the most common complaint she heard from students was that they were so busy that often the quickest food was fast food.
Chapman said there were more overweight Americans than ever before, college students included. She attributed this trend to unhealthy eating habits.
At the seminar students also will receive handouts about the food pyramid, the body mass index risk for diseases and the better options available when eating fast food.
"I think that's a legitimate reason," she said. "I think we live in a fast-paced society and so some health habits suffer. It all bolts down to wanting a healthier diet."
Health educators at Watkins began the health seminars last semester to help students make healthier choices and to give them the opportunity to meet Watkins
staff in a different environment.
"We want them to know who we are," said Julie Francis, health educator at Watkins.
Last semester, Watkins held seven seminars, which drew 4 to 16 students, many of whom went for a class requirement, Francis said.
Because the seminars were not as successful as they could have been, organizers changed the format, she said. Instead of having two seminars a month, there will be one seminar a month so more time can be devoted to the topic. Instead of having the seminars at the KU Visitor Center, they will be at different residence halls.
Watkins also received suggestions on topic ideas from programming representatives at the residence halls. In March the seminar will focus on spring break concerns such as alcohol, sex, sunscreen and vaccines. In April the seminar will focus on fitness.
"It's really all it could be," Francis said. "I really do think taking it to the halls will make a big difference."
Former engineering professor dies
By Ryan Devlin
writer@kansan.com
Kansan staff writer
Edward J. McBride, retired professor emeritus of mechanical engineering, died of poor health conditions Saturday at his home in Lawrence. McBride was 86.
Helen McBride, whom he married in 1942, said he had a stroke in August of 1955 and that his health had not been the same since.
Edward J. McBride joined the School of Engineering faculty in 1952, where he taught until 1982.
He was chairman of the mechanical engineering department from 1952 to 1962. McBride's areas of specialization included vibration, stress analysis and power plant equipment. In 1973, McBride was awarded the prestigious HOPE award for excellence in teaching.
McBride earned his undergraduate degree from Villanova University in 1934. He was awarded his doctorate in mechanical engineering from Harvard University in 1949.
His wife said he was a dedicated teacher and an avid handball player who had influenced the lives of many students.
"Every year around Christmas, several of his former students would come from out of the woodwork and contact him to tell him how much they learned from him," she said.
George Forman, retired professor emeritus of mechanical engineering, said McBride was a good friend who loved his students and was an athlete at heart.
"He had very practical information to give to his students." Forman said. "He always had their interests in mind."
Prior to joining the University faculty, McBride worked in the private sector for the Westinghouse Corp. and American Machine and Foundry
Corp. Throughout his career, he also collaborated on many projects for the Atomic Energy Commission.
McBride is survived by his wife Helen and three daughters, Ann McBride, Middleton, Wis.; Mary McBride, Des Moines, Iowa; and Margaret McBride, San Antonio, Texas; one son, Edward J. Jr. McBride, Colorado Springs, Colo.; a sister, Margaret McBride, swarthmore, Pa.; a brother, Thomas J. McBride, Wallingford, Pa.; and nine grandchildren.
Services for McBride will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. John Evangelist Catholic Church, 1229 Vermont St.
The family asked that memorials be sent to St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church Building Fund or the Douglas County Visiting Nurses Association of Lawrence in care of Warren McElwain Mortuary 120 West 13th St, Lawrence, KS, 66044.
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