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Your Diet and Cancer - By Suzzette ^;oldmon Family and Consumer Educator North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service Cancer is the second leading cause of death in North Carolina and the United States. Tragically, one out of every four people alive now ventually will have some form of this disease. Cancer is not one disease ml a group of over 100 different types. Your diet affects your chances of developing cancer. Foods (including lliose "naturally" and "organically" produced) can contain substances that may promote the development of cancer in your body. The American In- yiiuie for Cancer research has developed the following seven Dietary luidelines for Americans. I Eat a Variety of Foods Eating a variety of nutritious foods can help prevent cancer and pro- lOie health. The inclusion of different foods in your diet helps provide II the nutrients that are needed. A variety of f .ods will also help dilute Gen. Henry H. Shelton Tells Grads Courage, Character are Essential Gen. Henry "Hugh" Shelton, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff delivered the commencement address at North Carolina State University on Saturday morning. May 16, at Carter-Finley Stadium In his com mencement speech, "A New World to Be Won," Shelton challenged raduates to seek theii role in the world with courage and character The general also presented the keynote address during joint Army Navy and Air Force commissioning ceremonies later in the day at Stewart Theatre on the university campus. Shelton spoke about leader- hip, service to the nation, and the American legacy. He reminded the new officers ol the military’s proud heritage and of their new ■ponsibilities. Shelton earned his commission through the Reserve Of- .ers Training Corps at NC State, where he graduated in 1963 with a de- ree in textile technology. Molly C. Broad, president of The University of North Carolina and ,C. Cameron, chairman of the UNC Board of Governors, were among e dignitaries who participated in the commencement program During ceremonies. Chancellor Larry K. Monteith conferred more than .900 degrees - 100 associate, 2,212 bachelor’s, 455 master’s, 129 doc- oral. and 66 doctor of veterinary medicine degrees. He recognized 12 valedictorians, students who have earned a grade point verage of 4.0 or better during their academic careers at NC State. The chancellor also awarded honorary doctor of letters degrees to lelton and Edgar S. Woolard Jr., retired chairman and chief executive freer of E.I. duPonf de Nemours & Co. Woolard a resident of Wilmington, Del., and Jupiter, Fla., is a 1956 aduate of the College of Engineering and a longtime advocate of the iveisity. He is a rnember of the Campaign for NC State Students adership team which is seeking to raise $80 million in endowments for holaiships and fellowships by December 1999. He and his wife Peggv VC contributed more than $1 million to endow John T. Caldwell’ l’’’? 'he Ed Woolard Shooting d Scholarship for the North Carolina State University men’s basket learn the first award for a specified athletic position in the NC State toball program. Woolard received the Alumni Association’s 1998 iritonous Service Award. helton ,s the first member of the elite U.S. Army Special Forces - the en Beiels - to rise to the nation’s top military post. The 56- year-old obeHw'lMM"’" ‘he Joint Chiefs of Staff in ober 1997. Shelton, an Edgecombe County native, serves as the prin- Lual sturtcTuncih'' 'h^ Known ,n the military as "a soldier’s soldier," Shelton served in Viet- m and ,n Operation Desert Shield and Desert Storm. His awards and auons inelude the Defense Distinguished Service Medal Dis- Ib oltivec“ Medal and the Purple Heart, Shelton is married to k bm native Carolyn Johnson Shtdton. They have three sons, Jon, Jeff ac r, V r I Shelton said his educational experience at NC da l et “ '"rm hiundation that expanded his perspective on the H and enhanced h's understanding of today’s complex issues. "Edu- on. he said, is the catalyst that primes your potential " wt199^"',;!’"''^" P-h" R't'-gh, emh^i n " ""r inventions, our cures our « nd' have you, our “"'''ershy, to thank for helping us realize our *lo of clegree in biochemistry, » st is h chemistry and in English, and a minor ,n tb. She is the daughter of Mrs. Edna and Eugene Festin of Raleigh. ARN NC (Continued From Page 14) bbis." he said. "Secondly, RN will offer access lO educa- resources and lesson plans * leathers can use and adapt to ''needs. They will feel more Pjred and more successful, will make them feel better 1 iheirjobs." applications on LEARN con- to expand, Berlam said, the’ “inal vision of an archived col- of successful lesson plans ’“'ns at the program’s core. impetus for LEARN is ■ ^r.s sharing with other teachers "ji' they have delivered which ■bkare exemplary." he said. Submissions are reviewed by ex perts to ensure that the LEARN ar chive contains only top-notch plans. Once a plan is approved in all three categories, it receives a gold star designation, assuring teachers of its quality. "It took literally hundreds of per son days and 12 months to develop the basic structure," Berlam said. "Over the past several months we have been rapidly bringing this model to school systems in the state. Superintendents have b eager to participate. The resr has far exceeded our tho.se components of individual foods that are potentially harmful. 2. Maintain a Healthy Weight The relationship between body weight and cancer at specific sites is not jully understood. However, being oserweight is linked to certain cancers People who are obese (40% above their ideal weight are at greater risk of developing cancer of the prostate, colon, gallbladder, breast and uterus 3. Choose a Low- Fat and Low-Cholesterol Diet Once cancer begins, fat promotes the spread of it. The average Amer lean eats too much fat. It is estimated that many eat the equivalent of a suck of butter every day. Controlling the kinds of fat eaten is also impor- tant^ Saturated fats, tho.se generally solid at room temperature pi„n ole the development of cancers at certain sites in the body Saturated fats are mostly found m animal products and many processed foods. Read the tains the amount of fat and saturated fat it con- 4. Eat plenty of Fruits. Vegetables, and Grains Fruits, vegetables and whole grains provide dietary fiber and various vitamins and minerals that may act as presenters to help protect ainiinst cancel. These foods are also naturally low in fat. replacing high fallienis With these choices is a way to reduce the amount of fat you eat In addi tion. they arc gmicrally low in calories and can help with weight control. The lecommendalion is lor adults to eat five or more servings of fruits and vegetables each day. SATURDAY, MAY 23, 1998-THE CAROLUgA TFMES-IS ! 5. Reduce Sugar Consumption 6. Use Sail and Sodium in Moderation ^ food,rart assoL!S‘'w‘i"h Wisalt- Avoid consuming foods such ts blrf'Ukf T h f bologna nirUpU r . i j Salted venison, rbqcon, g ■ P p g. feet, hot dogs and pepperoni and processed.fonds, 7. Reduce Alcohol Consumption Alcohol acts a promoter, altering cellular defense against cancer and many other diseases. Alcohol has been linked to cancer of the r return, breast and pancreas. Often alcohol is combined with cigarette smoking which increa.ses the chances of developing mouth, esophagus; lungs and larynx cancers. There is enough evidence to show that eating certain foods daily in crease your chance to developing cancer. The guidelines are'"& the promotion ol an overall healthier life. For additional miormation on this topic, contact: Suzzette Odldmon, Family and Consumer Educator. NC Cooperative Extension SeYv'ibe- 721 Foster Street, 560-0537. Website:http//:durham.ces.state.nc.us THIS WEEK ONLY Plus Unlimitett Double Coupons Eweryday up To sot CAFFEINE FREE DIET PEPSI, MOUNTAIN DEW, Diet Pepsi or Pepsi Cola 6-Pack'16-oz. Btls. jutev, Ktigse TGJtas Cantaloupes Kroger OelUs ire 'Teami l/2-c:allon ricnic Time Summer Time 3rill Time! For emergency Cflftskllng to fill small holes In plaster walls use a sn tif dab of toothpaste.’ Let dr- before painting, 3eorge Washington Parke Cusfis, the grandson of First Lady Ma. ha Wash .gton, became the adopted son of her second husband, Pr ..(Hen QeorM Washington, and the father-in-law of Confederate 'jmr' aUMbartE-Lee. A civet is a furry mammal that looks like a long slender cat, with a pointed snout, fluffier tail, and shorter legs. Some families in Africa and southern Europe keen civets to rid the house of rodents.
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