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to

The Doctor Bones

Health Awareness Show

for

Elementary and Middle School Kids

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______Doc Bones juggles some Citrus Fruits.__


Did you know that oranges, lemons, limes and grapefruit are high in Vitamin C?

These delicious citrus fruits also contain important bioflavonoid compounds.


Introducing
Doctor Bones and Friends




Doctor Bones and his friends (from left to right):
Dr. Dan, Skelly Skeleton, Nurse Nancy and Safety Sal.




Some Info About the Show:

  • In the Doctor Bones "Health Awareness" Show for K-8 Kids, Doc Bones juggles foods from the Food Guide Pyramid in a fun performance that features useful information about Nutrition, Exercise and other important topics connected to good health, such as Sleep, Food Safety, Hygiene and Laughter (yes, "Laughter is the Best Medicine").

  • We also talk about things that we should avoid in order to maintain good health, like for example, Cigarette Smoking. Mr. Cigarette is an important part of the Health Awareness Show. He is a life-size foam rubber cigarette with bloodshot eyes and yellow teeth from his years of smoking. Kids punch Mr. Cigarette in the nose as they "Knockout cigarettes from their lives!"

  • At the request of several school teachers, Doctor Bones has given careful consideration to the "Couch Potato Problem" and has come up with a fun exercise program for the garden-variety Couch Potato to do while at school or at home.


The Doctor Bones Healthy Body Club


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Doc Bones Health Show on Philly TV


Some of the K-8 venues for the Dr. Bones Health Show

Queen of Peace School, PA
Science Weekend, State Museum, Trenton, NJ
Princeton YWCA After-School Program, NJ
Super Science Saturday, East Brunswick, NJ
Academia Sinica Kindergarten, Taipei, Taiwan
Wilson Middle School, Philadelphia, PA
Byram Intermediate School, Stanhope, NJ
Kid's Fair 2003, NY
Horizons on the Hudson School, NY
Port Jervis After-School Programs
Broadway School, NY
 Ramapo Parks & Recreation Show, NY
Sarah Wells Girl Scouts, NY








Hand-points1.gif_Doc Bones Juggles Carrots at Science Night





Here we see one of the kids telling a funny Food Joke.



Why couldn't the Orange cross the road?

Because it ran out of Juice!

Here's another one:

What kind of Apple has a bad temper?

A Crab Apple! __Ha! Ha!




Be Healthy and Have
Too!


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This is the theme of the Health Awareness Show.


This message is meant to suggest that, yes, we want to do all that we can to live a healthy lifestyle, but it is also okay to enjoy the occasional piece of candy or to be a couch potato from time to time.

In the Health Awareness Show, we also stress that a healthy lifestyle does not have to be a complicated one. If we follow some simple rules, we can lead a healthful, productive life and have fun too!



Let's examine some of the topics featured in the
Doctor Bones Health Awareness Show:

* Nutrition - (food guide pyramid, what foods provide)

* Exercise - (exercise should be fun!)

* Sleep - (getting enough sleep is important!)

* Food Safety - (what you don't know could hurt you.)

* Hygiene - (keeping our body clean, dental hygiene)

* Smoking - (cigarettes, cigars, marijuana, smokeless tobacco)

* Drugs (legal, illegal, sports performance enhancing)

* Alcohol (use and abuse)

* Eating Disorders (anorexia, bulemia, binge eating disorder)

* Pets are Good for your Health

* Reading is Empowering



Nutrition


Foods provide Essential Nutrients

Essential nutrients are those substances that we must obtain from our diet because our body cannot make these nutrients in sufficient quantities to meet the body's needs. Vitamins, minerals and certain amino acids and fatty acids are essential nutrients.

Nonessential nutrients are substances that the body can construct from other available compounds. Of course, nonessential nutrients may be obtained from our diet as well.


We may also examine the nutrients that we need for good health in terms of Macronutrients and Micronutrients:


Macronutrients ("macro-" meaning large) are nutrients we require in large amounts, that is, on the scale of grams per day. Carbohydrates, proteins and fats are all examples of macronutrients.


To examine carbohydrates, proteins and fats in detail click on the following links:


Several minerals are also important to us on the milligrams to grams per day scale. We call them Macrominerals and they include Calcium, Chloride, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Potassium, Sodium and Sulfur.



Micronutrients are nutrients that we need in small amounts (milligrams or even as little as micrograms daily).

Vitamins, for example, are organic molecules that are needed in milligram to microgram amounts. The water-soluble vitamins that we require include vitamin C (ascorbic acid) and an assortment of B-vitamins: thiamine (vitamin B1), riboflavin (vitamin B2), niacin (vitamin B3), pantothenic acid (vitamin B5), pyridoxine (vitamin B6), biotin (vitamin B7), folic acid (vitamin B9) and cyanocobalamin (vitamin B12). The fat-soluble vitamins we need include vitamin A (retinol), vitamin D (cholecalciferol), vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) and vitamin K (phylloquinone and menaquinone).


Check out the link on Vitamins for much more information:


There are a number of Microminerals (also known as trace and ultra-trace minerals) that have been associated with human nutrition, including Cobalt, Copper, Chromium, Fluoride, Iodine, Iron, Manganese, Molybdenum, Selenium and Zinc. Several other trace minerals are also being investigated in connection with human nutrition, they are Arsenic, Boron, Nickel, Silicon, Tin and Vanadium.


Plenty of information about Minerals can be found at the following link:




Fiber - "What Grandma calls Roughage!"

Although dietary fiber is not an essential nutrient, the evidence suggests that fiber is an important part of a healthy diet. Fiber is what previous generations called "roughage," the stuff that we eat, but cannot digest. Although fiber comes from many foods it is generally put into two categories:

1) Water-Soluble Fiber: fiber that partially dissolves in water.

Gums and pectin, which forms a gel in the presence of sugars and acid are some of Nature's water-soluble fibers. Oatbran, nuts and seeds, legumes (peas, beans and lentils) and fruits, such as apples, berries, bananas and so on are all examples of foods that contain soluble fiber.

2) Water-Insoluble Fiber: fiber that does not dissolve in water.

Cellulose, hemi-cellulose and lignin, which is referred to as Nature's cement are examples of insoluble fibers. Some familiar foods that contain insoluble fiber are whole grain products, brown rice, wheat bran, popcorn and vegetables like carrots and celery.




Try this Game!
Name that Fruit!


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5) 6) watermelonandslice1.jpg _7) _8) lemon5.jpg

9) blueberries3.jpg_ 10) _ 11) cantaloupe2.jpg _12)

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21)_ blackraspberry2B.jpg_ 22)_ cranberries1B.jpg _23)_ _


24)_ 25)_ honeydew1B.jpg_ 26)_ guava1A.jpg
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30)_ prune1A.jpg _31) starfruit2B.jpg_



Answers: (1)Apple_ (2)Banana_ (3)Grapefruit_ (4)Strawberry_ (5)Cherry_
(6)Watermelon_ (7)Pear_ (8)Lemon_ (9)Blueberry_ (10)Coconut_ (11)Cantaloupe_
(12)Pineapple_ (13)Peach_ (14)Red Raspberry_ (15)Orange_ (16)Lime_ (17)Avocado
(18)Grapes_ (19)Kiwi_ (20)Tomato__(21)Black Raspberry_ (22)Cranberries
(23)Gooseberries_ (24)Green Olives_ (25)Honeydew Melon_ (26)Guava_ (27)Mango
(28)Pomegranate_ (29)Papaya_ (30)Prune_ (31)Star Fruit


Eat your Fruits and Veggies! They are power-packed with essential nutrients!
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Here's another Fun game!

Name that Vegetable!_

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22) turnip1.jpg_23) redonion1B.jpg_24) mushroom2.jpg _25)


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Answers: (1)Potato_ (2)Corn_ (3)Peppers_ (4)Onions_ (5)Broccoli_ (6)Cauliflower
(7)Iceberg Lettuce_ (8)Celery_ (9)Pumpkin_ (10)Carrot_ (11)Green Cabbage_ (12)Peas_
(13)Radish_ (14)Artichoke_ (15)Cucumber_ (16)Asparagus_ (17)Eggplant_ (18)Scallions
(19)Beet_ (20)Summer Squash_ (21)Leek_ (22)Turnip_ (23)Red Onion_ (24) Mushrooms
(25)Zucchini Squash_ (26)Brussels Sprouts_ (27)Butternut Squash_ (28)Red Cabbage
(29)Garlic_ (30)Romaine Lettuce_ (31)Acorn Squash_ (32)Spinach





The Doctor Bones
Food Triangle




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Water_

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Don't forget to drink enough Water.

__water3A.jpg__Bottled water or Tap water__

__________It's all refreshing Water!



Question: What runs, but never gets tired?

Answer: Water !!


Doctor Bones recommends the following food, nutrition and general health websites:

The Food and Nutrition Information Center (FNIC) is a leader in food and human nutrition information. Their comprehensive website provides a directory to credible, accurate and useful food and nutrition resources for kids, their parents and teachers, nutrition and health professionals and the general public.

FNIC nutrition information specialists review all site content to ensure top quality resources. You can find printable educational materials, government reports, research papers and more. Check out their website by going to: http://www.nal.usda.gov/fnic


The American Dietetic Association (ADA) is the nation’s largest organization of food and nutrition professionals, serving the public by promoting optimal nutrition, health and well-being. The ADA is an important link to both reliable and objective food and nutrition information. Enjoy reviewing their website at: www.EatRight.org


The Tufts University Nutrition Navigator http://navigator.tufts.edu/ is a very useful website designed to help you sort through the large volume of nutrition information on the Internet and find accurate nutrition information that you can trust.

Healthfinder® is a free guide to reliable consumer health information, developed by the Department of Health and Human Services and other federal agencies. The website healthfinder.gov links to useful information and Websites from over 1,700 health-related government agencies and not-for-profit organizations.



Fast Food, Junk Food and Soda


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Have Balance, Moderation and Enjoyment
in your Diet.

Doctor Bones juggles the Happy Plates.

Why are the Happy Plates so happy?


They are happy because they have Balance,
Moderation and Enjoyment in their diet.

Examples of Balanced Meals

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Supercharge your Brain

_with a good Breakfast!

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Here are some of the other benefits of eating breakfast. Kids who eat breakfast are more likely to...

* meet their daily nutritional needs
* keep their weight under control
* have lower blood cholesterol levels
* attend school more frequently

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Don't Skip Lunch___

Make sure that you have a healthy lunch in your lunchbox.__


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How to deal with Picky Eaters:


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Hide Vegetables in a delicious Stew, Soups and Sauces.
Try hiding vegetables in Meatloaf as well!


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Hide Fruit in jello, ice cream and puddings, fruit juices and punch.

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Exercise






Sleep






Food Safety




Hygiene May be defined as the conditions and practices that serve to promote or preserve health. Good personal hygiene means keeping your body clean and free from disease.

  • Washing your hands with soap and water after you go to the bathroom or before you eat, for example, is an important part of good personal hygiene. Handwashing is both a practical and effective way to help prevent the spread of disease.

  • Regular examinations by your family Physician are an important part of good personal hygiene. Your Doctor can spot potential problems that you may be unaware of. See your Doctor on a regular basis.


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Your
is there to help you be the best that you can be!



Hey, Doctor Bones, what about Sunscreens and Sunblocks? Should I use them?

The answer is Yes! Sunscreens absorb ultraviolet (UV) radiation and sunblocks reflect or "block" harmful UV rays. Zinc oxide, which comes in the form of a white cream, is a typical sunblock. Wearing a hat or carrying an umbrella is also an effective sunblock. Sunscreens have specialized molecules that absorb UV radiation. Sunscreens are labeled with an SPF, which stands for "Sun Protection Factor." If you are going to "Have Fun in the Sun," you should use a sunscreen that has an SPF value of at least 15. Sunscreens with higher SPF values are available as well. The higher the SPF value the greater the protection. A sunscreen with an SPF value of 15, allows you to be in the sun for 15 times longer than with unprotected skin. In other words, if your unprotected skin can stay in the sun for 10 minutes without burning, then your SPF-15 sunscreen protected skin can stay in the sun for 150 minutes.

___beach1.jpg Have fun at the beach,
but please remember to put on your Sunscreen.



_____Dental Hygiene
_____________________________is very Important!

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___A Toothbrush is a Tooth's Best Friend!

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____Brush after every meal.


"Take off" plaque with Toothpaste.