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6A – Daily News – Monday, April 18, 2011 Vitality & health (MCT) — Compared with other ethnic groups, Hispanic adults spend very little time engaging in leisure time activity. And their lack of playtime may be contributing to their kids' sedentary habits — and excess weight, says new research. The authors of the study, published this week in the journal Pediatrics, note that compared with non-Hispanic white kids, Hispanic kids between age 6 and 17 are much more likely to be physically inactive: 22.5 percent of immigrant Hispanic chil- dren, 17.2 percent of U.S.-born Hispanic kids with immigrant parents, and 14.5 percent of U.S.- born Hispanic kids with a single immigrant parent are considered sedentary. Among their non-Hispanic white peers, 9.5 percent are considered inactive. Maybe those habits of inactivity start early, and at home, surmised a group of researchers at Vanderbilt Latino kids follow parents' lead in exercising MCT photo Soccer coach Mirna Bonales, center, puts together an inpromptu soccer match at the MACSA East San Jose Youth Center. Children's Hospital in Nashville. They got 80 Hispanic parents — most of them mothers and first- generation Mexican immi- grants — and 85 of their preschool-aged children to wear a small device that measured how much time each spent engaging in moderate-to-vigorous physical activity. The degree of seden- tariness the researchers recorded was extreme: "For parents, the near-per- fect lack of vigorous activ- ity is essentially a con- stant," the authors wrote. And for the most part, the children's activity levels, while a little higher, tracked directly with that of their parents. Even scarier, they noted, was that many of these inactive children _ the girls in par- ticular _ would likely fol- low an established pattern for Hispanics, and become even more inactive as they progressed to adolescence and adulthood. In the rare instances when parents did engage in some mild-to-moderate physical activity, their children were more likely to show a jump in physical activity levels. Roughly three-in-10 Mexican American chil- dren between 2 and 5 in the United States are over- weight or obese _ higher than the general popula- tion's rate of 24.5 percent. "These striking figures should not be taken light- ly," the authors wrote. "Overweight and obese status established by preschool has been found to persist into adolescence and adulthood." fitness Discover women's health Women today face many challenges that were not a con- sideration decades ago. Many women are leaders in their field and at home; working long hours, taking care of their loved ones, dedicating time to their community and family. Often women can get lost in the shuffle of life and forget to take care of themselves; only to find they have entered a new chapter of their health standing on the edge of the unex- pected realities of the aging process. Soroptimist International of Red Bluff has partnered with St. Elizabeth Community Hospital to bring an elegant and personal evening of health presentation and discussion one on one with a health professional who can present the female anatomy in a way that is understandable and in an environment that allows casual and candid conversation. Dr. Norman Nasise, board certified OB/GYN will pre- sent and discuss Gynecological Urology and Urodynamics a.k.a incontinence and bladder prolapse: your options to control an out-of-control bladder. Dr. Nasise is a board cer- tified obstetric-gynecologist is a member of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and has exten- sive training and experience in approved obstetric-gyneco- logic medicine. Dr. Nasise specializes in minimally invasive procedures including vaginal surgeries. Should this initial May 18 meeting be a success, we look forward to introducing other topics and other providers to the series such as gynecological screenings and cancers, breast reconstruction and skin abnormalities, cancers and dermatology. The meetings would be held every three to four months and there is no cost or obligation to attend all of them. Additionally, we would welcome guests of those who receive a personal invitation. For more information contact Kristin Behrens, Manager of Marketing and Community Relations, St. Elizabeth Community Hospital 529-8038 or Kristin.behrens@chw.edu. Fundraiser SWAP MEET 100% of entry fees to benefit the Branding Project! Saturday, April 30, 2011 Tehama District Fairgrounds 650 Antelope Blvd., Red Bluff Booth Space Fees: • 10’x12’ space $20.00 • 10’ x 12’ space plus adjacent vehicle $30.00 • Non-Profit Service Club Row • As many service club members as can fit in a whole row $200.00 Spaces are Limited! Register early! Register at: • Business Connections 332 Pine Street, Red Bluff •Tehama District Fairgrounds Office 650 Antelope Blvd., Red Bluff •Chamber of Commerce 100 Main Street, Red Bluff For information contact Suzanne Muench (530) 690-2200 or suzmuench@aol.com Published as part of a project co- sponsorship with D NEWSAILY RED BLUFF TEHAMACOUNTY Quiz: Frozen foods (MCT) — Winter is over, but we're still feel- ing the chill here at The Quiz. So what better time than now to test your knowledge of freezing foods, courtesy of the USDA. 1. Which food can stay in the freezer the longest without losing flavor and nutritional value? a) Soup b) Uncooked chicken c) Frozen dinner 2. What is the mini- mum temperature a freezer needs to be set at to ensure food safety? a) Minus 20 degrees b) Minus 10 degrees c) Zero degrees 3. What causes freez- er burn on stored foods? a) The use of tinfoil rather than plastic wrap for storage b) Air coming in con- tact with the food's sur- face c) Placing the food in the freezer while it is still heated 4. Which food is said by the USDA to "not freeze well?" a) Tomatoes b) Salad c) Mashed potatoes 5. Which food is deemed to be impossi- ble to freeze? a) Eggs in the shell b) Beer c) Whipped cream Source: www.fsis.usda.gov/Fact- Sheets/ Focus_On_Freez- ing/index.as. ANSWERS: 1: b (chicken 12 months; frozen dinner 3-4 months; soup 2-3 months); 2: c; 3: b; 4: b; 5: a.