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The Lee County Ledger, Wednesday, September 7, 2005, Page 7B
Growing Up Versus Growing Out
(ARA) - For parents, there
is nothing more exciting than
welcoming a new baby into
the world and
watching your
little one grow
as the weeks
and months
progress. From
the very first
breath to their
first steps, new
parents count
every new
inch of growth
or ounce of
weight as a
sign that their
little ones
are growing
into healthy
toddlers.
However, with
more than 15
percent of all
children in the
U.S. overweight, parents may
be asking themselves how
much growth is too much in
their children’s early years?
New science presented dur
ing the annual meeting of The
Endocrine Society showed
that a rapid increase in a
child’s rate of growth during
his or her first six months
of life is associated with
a higher body mass index
(BMI) at age two. BMI is a
From The Bible
By Jerry Kingery
David is made king
And it came to pass after
this, that David enquired of
the LORD, saying, Shall I go
up into any of the cities of
Judah? And the LORD said
unto him, Go up. And David
said, Whither shall I go up?
And he said, Unto Hebron. ...
And his men that were with
him did David bring up, every
man with his household:
and they dwelt in the cities
of Hebron. And the men of
Judah came, and there they
anointed David king over the
house of Judah. And they told
David, saying, That the men
of Jabeshgilead were they that
buried Saul.
And David sent messengers
unto the men of Jabeshgilead,
and said unto them, Blessed
be ye of the LORD, that ye
have shewed this kindness
unto your lord, even unto
Saul, and have buried him.
And now the LORD shew
kindness and truth unto you:
and I also will requite you
this kindness, because ye
have done this thing. There
fore now let your hands be
strengthened, and be ye
valiant: for your master Saul
is dead, and also the house of
Judah have anointed me king
over them.
But Abner the son of
Ner, captain of Saul’s host,
took Ishbosheth the son of
Saul, and brought him over
to Mahanaim; And made
him king over Gilead, and
over the Ashurites, and over
Jezreel, and over Ephraim,
and over Benjamin, and over
all Israel. Ishbosheth Saul’s
son was forty years old when
he began to reign over Israel,
and reigned two years. But
the house of Judah followed
David. And the time that
David was king in Hebron
over the house of Judah was
seven years and six months. ...
And the children of Ben
jamin gathered themselves
together after Abner, and
became one troop, and stood
on the top of an hill. Then
Abner called to Joab, and
said, Shall the sword devour
for ever? knowest thou not
that it will be bitterness in the
latter end? how long shall it be
then, ere thou bid the people
return from following their
brethren? And Joab said, As
God liveth, unless thou hadst
spoken, surely then in the
morning the people had gone
up every one from following
his brother. So Joab blew a
trumpet, and all the people
stood still, and pursued after
Israel no more, neither fought
they any more. ...
Now there was long war
between the house of Saul and
the house of David: but David
waxed stronger and stronger,
and the house of Saul waxed
weaker and weaker.
from 2 Samuel 2 and 3
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child and demonstrated the “patience” of faith. We also see
Isaac, Jacob, and Joseph who clung to the “promise” of faith in
the future. Moses is our model of the “persuasion” of faith, and
Joshua and Rahab show us the “perils” of faith. Many others
too numerous to name are said to have paid the ultimate “price”
for faith.
These saints were risk-takers, mold-breakers, and system-
shakers but most of all, they were faith walkers—and we need
to be just like them!
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standard measure of weight
in proportion to length/height
and an indicator of obesity.
The results of this study sug
gest that a child’s growth rate
may be an indicator for their
future weight.
Because excessive weight
gain in childhood is linked
with an increased risk for
developing conditions like
Type 2 diabetes, heart dis
ease and hypertension, it is
important for parents to know
they are not alone if they are
concerned about their child’s
weight.
“These findings show that
rapid increases in a child’s
growth from birth through
the first six months of infancy
may result in a higher BMI
when he or she is a toddler,”
says Dr. Andrea Dunaif,
President of The Endocrine
Society and Chief of Endo
crinology at Northwestern
University’s Feinberg School
of Medicine. “Parents can
discuss with their pediatrician
whether an infant’s growth
pattern is appropriate or a
cause for concern.”
In addition, the study
showed that the infants who
were considered smallest in
size at birth had the highest
increase in BMI at age two.
This suggests that even for
Word for
By Dennis Prutow
Accept The Invitation
Jesus Christ came into the
world to save sinners like you
and me!
He came to
save men
and women
from eter
nal death
in hell, to
grant them
forgiveness,
to wash away their guilt, and
to lead these same men and
women on the path to heaven.
He says, “Come to me, all
who are weary and heavy-
laden, and I will give you
rest” (Matthew 11:28). This
is Christ’s gracious invitation
to you. Why don’t you accept
this invitation? This is the
alternative to living with a
constant load of guilt because
of sin. You are responsible
to God. You know you have
not lived up to His standards.
parents with children who
are small at birth, monitoring
growth and tracking any rapid
increases with a doctor is
useful. Parents who are con
cerned about their children’s
growth rate or weight should
ask the following questions of
their doctors:
Talking to Your Doctor
* Is my child’s weight,
length/height and growth rate
appropriate based on standard
growth measurement percen
tiles?
* Based on family history,
is my child at risk for any
conditions associated with
By Kate Worth
CLEAN JACUZZI - Here is
a great way to get your Jacuzzi
sparkling clean. Get yourself
some automatic dishwashing
detergent (preferably with
bleach). Fill your tub as full
as possible without overflow
ing with hot water. Depending
on the size of your tub, put
anywhere from three to six
cups of detergent into the full
“hot” tub and turn it on. Keep
the jets on for 20-30 minutes.
You won’t get the bubbles
because the detergent doesn’t
the Week
But the alternative is forgive
ness! The wonderful option
is a clear conscience. Some
laugh and say, “Ignore those
feelings of guilt. They will go
away!” But they never really
do! Others say, “Religion is
a crutch I can do without.”
But can you do without the
blessing of a clear conscience?
Why not respond to Christ’s
offer of Himself? Trust Him
as your sin bearer. Ask Him
to wash you clean on the in
side. Believe in Christ as your
way to heaven? He promises,
“The one who comes to me
I will certainly not cast out”
(John 6:37). So do not delay!
Christ is calling you and say
ing, “Come to me.” Accept
His invitation!
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excessive weight gain?
* When should I follow up
with you to assess my child’s
growth again?
“Parents often come into
my office asking whether
or not their child’s weight is
‘normal.’ This study seems
to show that in addition to a
comparing a child’s weight to
that of their peers, we need
to be assessing whether the
rate of growth is appropri
ate,” says Dr. Henry Anhalt, a
pediatric endocrinologist with
The Endocrine Society’s Obe
sity Advisory Board and Saint
Barnabas Medical Center. “If
bubble. You won’t believe how
your tub sparkles. No more
ring around the Jacuzzi! For
your regular tub, let sit for a
few hours then clean it out
with soft brush that you use
for cleaning. Allison J.
* * *
CANDLE WAX REMOV
AL - If some candle wax drips
onto a wooden surface, soften
the wax with a hair dryer. Re
move wax with a paper towel
and wash with a solution of
vinegar and water. Melissa C.
* * *
NO MESS - Transfer your
jelly to a small plastic squeeze
bottle - no more messy, sticky
jars or knives! This also works
well for homemade salad
dressing. It’s also easier for
kids to use. Edna S.
* * *
ONIONS - Once used and
cut in half, rub the leftover
side with butter. This way it
you notice that your infant
is gaining weight rapidly,
consult your pediatrician.
They can assess the situation,
and if necessary, recommend
a specialist who can provide
guidance.”
Working together with a
pediatrician, parents can
monitor their children’s
growth through these early
stages to ensure that each new
milestone is a healthy one.
To learn how The Endocrine
Society is combating obesity
and its related conditions visit
www.ObesityInAmerica.org.
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will keep it fresher longer.
Daisy G.
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ENERGY EFFICIENT - If
you currently heat and cool
several seldom-used rooms in
your home, you are wasting
energy and money. Con
sider closing the air ducts and
doors in rooms used mostly
for storage and occasionally
for guests. Closing unused
rooms may reduce heating
and cooling costs by up to
20 percent, depending on the
proportion of your home’s
total square footage the closed
rooms comprise. Check with
the dealer of the heating and
cooling system in your home
to determine whether closing
off rooms has the potential to
harm the system. Jack K.
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Breakfast and Lunch Menu
BREAKFAST
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 12
Breakfast Pizza OR Cereal & Toast, Fruit, Milk
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 13
Banana Muffin, Sausage Patty OR
Cereal & Toast, Fruit, Milk
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 14
Chicken Biscuit OR Cereal & Toast, Fruit, Milk
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 15
French Toast with Syrup OR
Cereal & Toast, Fruit, Milk
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 16
Sausage Roll OR Cereal & Toast, Fruit, Milk
LUNCH
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 12
Burrito with Cheese Topping
Lettuce & Tomato, Salsa
Spanish Rice, Fruit, Milk
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 13
Chicken Pot Pie with Crust
Parisian Vegetables, Orange Wedges
Chocolate Chip Cookie, Milk
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 14
Com Dog, French Fries, Baked Beans
Fruit, Milk
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 15
Chicken & Noodles, Lima Beans, Sweet Potatoes
Roll, Rice Krispy Treats, Milk
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 16
Pizza, Breaded Okra, Tossed Salad
Cinnamon Roll, Fruit Juice Bar, Milk
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