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Choice. It's today's buzz word for health care consumers.
Today's health care consumer is confronted with many choices regarding physicians, pharmacies, labs and even hospitals.
How do consumers make a decision with these complicated choices? Nason Hospital is committed to providing consumers with unbiased factual information in order to make educated decisions.
Because Nason Hospital is committed to providing quality services and patient satisfaction, we are continuously looking for ways to improve. Learn More! |
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The incidence of childhood obesity is rising at an alarming rate in our country. It is becoming ever more a problem in our community. Families are becoming more aware of the need for healthy eating practices at home in an effort to curb the problem. Children are being encouraged to eat less and move more. Many gyms and health clubs are now offering programs for young people.
With respect to food intake, children need to eat a variety of foods on a daily basis. Parents should not be discouraged when children do not like a food, but rather should continue to offer the food and encourage the children to at least try it. The sense of taste can change as children develop. There should be an emphasis on vegetable and fresh fruit intake. Remember that juice can contain as many calories as soft drinks and despite the fact they have vitamins, can contribute to excess calorie intake. Encourage children to eat lower fat dairy products and avoid adding fat to foods. Try not to keep tempting high calorie snack foods within eyesight.
Try to have more meals eaten at home and fewer in restaurants, especially fast food restaurants. Meal time should be as calm as possible with the family sitting at the table and not in front of the television. This can help children relieve the stresses of their day. Consider a family day or night once a week in which increased activity can offset a special higher calorie food treat for example going to an ice cream stand after having a family baseball game or a bike ride on a trail.
Children from ages 2-6 should average about 1600 calories per day. For children over age 6 and teenage girls the need is about 2200 calories. For teenage boys this increases to 2800 calories. This is achieved with 6-11 servings of breads especially whole grains, 3-5 servings of vegetables, 2-4 servings of fruits, 2-3 servings of non-fat or low-fat milk and dairy products, and 5-7 ounces of lean meats.
Children should participate in at least 60 minutes of moderate activity on a daily basis. This can involve running, skating, biking, dancing, walking, swimming and playing soccer or basketball. It is important that activities are done in a safe place with parental supervision. It is also important for parents to be role models and get involved in activities as well. Time spent on the computer, playing video games and watching television should be limited. |
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| Nason Hospital received a donation of books and toys from "Queenz for Kidz." The "Queenz for Kidz" program was created by Typhani Janelle Russo, Miss Pennsylvania Heart Inspired and Beautiful Queen. |
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Nancy Morgan of East Freedom, (center) receives a certificate honoring her as Nason Hospital's
Volunteer of the Year.
Pictured with Mrs Morgan is
Linda Ritchey, Volunteer
Coordinator at the hospital, and
Garrett Hoover, President and CEO of Nason Hospital.
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Nason Hospital
105 Nason Drive
Roaring Spring, Pa. 16673
Call us toll free at 1-866-695-4140, or if you're local, 814-224-2141
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