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March is Nutrition Awareness Month

Happy March to you all!

I just wanted to share some nutrition facts for you so that this spring and summer may be filled with healthy energy for you and your family.

First of all, eating healthy can seem expensive. Here are some tips to eat healthy on a low budget:

Plan your meals for the week – this way you won’t overbuy food at the grocery store
Make a grocery list – if your shopping with your kids, make it clear that you’re sticking to the list, which means no spontaneous purchases for junk food
Buy frozen fruits and veggies – they won’t go bad as quickly and they’re easy to prepare
Make enough for leftovers – your lunch will be ready for you the next day and it’s quicker and cheaper than preparing 2 meals
For more healthy tips, visit www.cdc.gov/dietaryguidelines

What you eat truly becomes what you are. If you feel tired and feel like you never have enough energy throughout the day, try fueling your body with nutrients that we know are good for us, like vegetables, protein, and fruit.

Hope you all have a wonderful spring!

12/7/2010
It’s getting cold out there! Here are a few tips to have a healthy and happy holiday.

1. Dress to the weather!

a. It is so important to protect your body from the cold air because when your body is cold it’s easier for germs to attack and make you sick

2. Cover your cough

a. Cough and sneeze into your elbow or tissue.

3. Wash your hands

a. A lot! With soap and water

4. Eat healthy and at home

a. Eating out and unhealthy can expose your body to germs you wouldn’t normally get if you prepared food for yourself

5. Exercise

6. Drink fluids – especially water!

7. Get plenty of sleep

a. When we don’t get enough sleep our body isn’t at its best to protect us from getting sick

8. Get your flu shot

9. Relax

10.Have fun

a. This time of year can be stressful for so many reasons. Try to relax and enjoy the season for your health and yourself

Stay healthy out there!

Mrs. Dietz,
School nurse

11/29/2011

Head lice: Cause for panic??

NO. But here are a few frequently asked questions and tips from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention to treat and/or prevent infestation.

Signs and Symptoms:

· A tickling feeling through your hair

· Itching; especially at night (lice are most active in the dark)

· Sores on the head from scratching

Cause:

· Head-to-head contact with an infested person is the MOST common way

· Infestation from clothing or belongings is much less likely

Myths and Misconceptions:

· Can head lice spread disease?

§ NO. They are not known to spread disease.

· Is lice caused by bad personal hygiene?

§ NO

Treatment:

· Only treat an active infestation (i.e. live lice – not nits/eggs!)

§ Pesticides and natural remedies are available: more information @ http://www.cdc.gov/parasites/lice/head/treatment.html

§ If lice are seen crawling on treated scalp please contact your pediatrician or healthcare provider.

Prevent an infestation!

· Avoid head-to-head contact

· Don’t share clothing, combs/brushes, towels

· Don’t lie on furniture (beds, couches) that has been in contact with an infested scalp

For more information, please visit http://www.cdc.gov/parasites/lice/head/index.html

Stay healthy!

Ms. Dietz
School nurse