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BEE FIT HEALTH FAIR

For Students in Kindergarten – 2nd Grade

Dell Beamguard Community Center

April 26, 2008

2 – 4 PM

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BEE FIT HEALTH FAIR

Who: For Students in Kindergarten, First and Second Grade and Their Parents When: April 26, 2008 Where: Dell Beamguard Community Center South Gordon Avenue, Adel 229-896-4088 Time: 2 – 4 P.M.

Come and learn how to be healthy and safe. Lots of information and professionals from many fields will be there to tell you ways to stay fit. Lots of information and freebies will be given out.

Come and have a great time!

Adel News Tribune

Bee Fit Health Fair

Children 5 years to 7 years of age

Saturday April 26, 2008

2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Dell Beamguard Community Center

Activities, bike rodeo, free samples, and cool information for all.

For more information call 229-549-7713

Speak with Angie, Cyndee, or Kay

Kids please bring your parents.

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Kids, Listen Up!

There is going to be a BEE FIT Health Fair at the Dell Beamguard Center in Adel, GA on Saturday, April 26th from

2-4 p.m. Children that are in Kindergarten, First, and Second grade are invited to attend with a parent. Come and learn about how to eat healthy, stay active,and bicycle safety. That’s just some of the booths at the BEE FIT Health Fair! For information call 229-896-4088. Hope to see you there!

HandwashingJudy Wilson, LPN

Dr. Howard Mcmahan361 Cargile RoadOcilla, Ga 31774

229-468-9903

HANDWASHING• Nearly 22 million school days are lost due to the common cold. •Elementary students using proper hand hygiene only missed 2.42 days of school. •Those who did not use good hygiene missed 3.02 days of school. •Kids who wash their hands at least four times a day experience 24% fewer sick days from colds, flu and the like, and 51% fewer sick days due to stomach ailments.•Some viruses and other bacteria can live on surfaces like cafeteria tables and doorknobs for up to two hours.

Mrs. Wilson is a nurse and must keep herself safe from germs and wants others to be safe. She has been a nurse for 30 years and likes taking care of children. She will demonstrate the proper techniques for hand washing. She will have an experiment for the children to do with glitter. It will show how germs spread and how they must use soap and water to remove the germs (glitter). She will give out written instructions and samples of hand sanitizers. http://www.cdc.gov/germstopper/home_work_school.htmhttp://www.wisegeek.com/why-is-proper-handwashing-important.htm

Oral Check-Ups

Dr. Glenn T. Swindle, D.D.S., P.C.114 W. Moore St.

Valdosta, GA229-247-3400

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Oral Check-Ups

• According to the American Dental Association, tooth decay is the most common chronic disease affecting American children.

• Although dental caries (tooth decay) is largely preventable, it remains the most common chronic disease of children aged 5 to 17 years—5 times more common than asthma (59% versus 11%). 

• In May 2001, the Office of the Surgeon General released its first ever report on oral health in America. The report found that millions of school hours are lost each year to dental related diseases.

• Poor children suffer twice as many dental problems than their affluent peers.

http://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/publications/factsheets/Prevention/oh.htm

http://www.ada.org/public/media/index.asp

http://www.dentalcare.com/soap/patient/index.htm

Oral Check-UpsDr. Swindle has been practicing dentistry for more than 30

years. He loves working in Valdosta and working with children to help keep their smiles healthy.

Dr. Swindle and his staff will be performing oral checkups for our participants and handing out toothpaste and

toothbrushes. Participants can also enter a coloring contest to win a free electric toothbrush from Oral B.

Allergies

Dr. Fauzia K. Durrani MDValdosta Allergy & Asthma Clinic

107 Woodrow Wilson Dr.Valdosta, GA

229-247-7753

Allergies

• The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America says that Allergies are the 5th leading chronic disease in the U.S. among all ages, and the 3rd most common chronic disease among children under 18 years old.

Over 50 million Americans suffer from allergies. Approximately 55 percent of all U.S. citizens test positive to one or more

allergens. Allergies are the 6th leading cause of chronic disease in the United States. Allergies cost the health care system about $18 billion annually. Allergic rhinitis, or hay fever, is the reason for over 15 million doctor office visits

each year. In the past year, 18.4 million adults and 6.7 children were diagnosed with hay

fever. http://www.achooallergy.com/allergy-statistics.asp

http://www.webmd.com/allergies/childhood-allergies-8/allergies-school

Allergies

Dr. Durrani has been working in the allergy field in pediatrics for over 30 years. She loves practicing medicine in Valdosta

and Waycross.

Dr. Durrani will be passing out information on how to reduce indoor allergens and tissues.

Diabetes

Dr. Jennifer Lawrence MDEndocrinologist

Valdosta Specialty Clinic2148 N. Oak St.

Valdosta, GA229-219-0247

Diabetes• There are 20.8 million children and adults in the United States,

or 7% of the population, who have diabetes. While an estimated 14.6 million have been diagnosed with diabetes, unfortunately, 6.2 million people (or nearly one-third) are unaware that they have the disease.

• Type 1 diabetes, also known as "juvenile" or "juvenile onset" diabetes, is usually first diagnosed in children, teenagers, or young adults. However, people may develop type 1 diabetes at any age.

• Though type 2 diabetes is usually diagnosed in adulthood, increased obesity and other factors have led to a recent "epidemic" of this form of diabetes in young adults and children under 10. Still, most children diagnosed with diabetes get type 1.

• About 176,500 people aged 20 years or younger have diabetes. This represents 0.22% of all people in this age group. About one in every 400 to 600 children and adolescents have type 1 diabetes.

http://www.jdrf.org/index.cfm?page_id=105381 http://www.cdc.gov/diabetes/pubs/pdf/ndfs_2005.pdf

DiabetesDr. Lawrence has been practicing medicine for the

last 14 years. She specializes in Diabetes prevention and management for all ages.

Dr. Lawrence and her staff will be providing information on diabetes, performing blood sugar

testing on site, and handing out sugar-free candy.

Eye Care

Dr. Steven T. Greenhaw MD PCOphthalmologist

2704-G North Oak Street Valdosta, GA

229-245-7070

Eye Care• According to The Foundation of the American Academy of Ophthalmology,

“In addition to protecting your eyes from accidents, early detection and treatment of eye problems is the best way to keep your healthy vision throughout your life.”

• Infants and children are more susceptible to UV damage because the lenses in their eyes are clearer.

• Your child should be checked for vision problems by an eye doctor (an ophthalmologist), pediatrician, or other trained specialist at the ages of: newborn to 3 months, 6 months to 1 year, about 3 years, about 5 years.

• Having your child's vision checked is especially important if someone in your family has had vision problems.

• http://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/autism/actearly/vision_loss.html

• http://www.greenhaweye.yourmd.com/

• http://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/dd/vision3.htm#common

Eye Care

Dr. Greenhaw graduated from the Medical College of Georgia in August of 1988. He started his practice in Valdosta in 1992. He strongly feels that yearly exams are very important for the growth of a child. Dr. Greenhaw will provide free eye exams to all participants and their parents.

Dr. James R. Goss, DOValdosta Orthopedic

3527 N. Valdosta RoadValdosta, GA 31620

Scoliosis• In the United States 3 to 5 children

out of 1,000 will develop scoliotic curves large enough to need treatment.

• Juvenile scoliosis is found more frequently in girls between the ages of 3 and 10. These curves are at a high risk for progression and often require surgical intervention.

• Scoliosis affects girls twice as often as boys.

• Scoliosis usually occurs in those older than 10 years, but can be seen in infants and younger children.

• In 85% of the cases the cause is unknown.

ScoliosisDr. Goss will give an overview of

scoliosis. He will discuss the causes, symptoms, the three types

of scoliosis that affect children, exams and treatment. Dr. Goss

will pass out brochures and set up free exams for those who want

their children tested.

www.emedicinehealth.com

Organic MilkKelvin Spurlock, Dairy Farmer

Sparkman’s Cream Dairy1263 Rossman Dairy Road

Moultrie, GA 31768229-941-4082

ORGANIC MILK•Studies found that cows farmed organically produced milk which was, on average, 50% higher in vitamin E, omega 3 essential fatty acids and antioxidants, which help beat infections, protect against cancer and heart disease. • Omega 3 fatty acids also help maintain flexible joints and healthy growth of bones and teeth (important for young children). •Omega-3 fatty acids are crucial to proper brain development in infants and children.•Kids 4-8 years old need 800 mg per day of calcium.•Girls have a 52% increase of fractures and boys have a 36% increase of fractures over their peers 30 years ago due to not drinking milk, a good source of vitamin D and calcium.•Children from birth to 13 years of age should have 200 International Units of Vitamin D a day.

The Sparkman Dairy has been open since 1967. They have many years of experience in the dairy business. Mr. Spurlock will tell about the health benefits of organic farming and how it relates to dairy products. He will have his laptop set up that will run a video of his dairy farm producing organic milk. Mr. Spurlock will have samples of his milk for everyone to taste and an information sheet on the benefits of organic milk. http://www.organicfacts.net/organic-animal-products/organic-milk/health-benefits-of-organic-milk.htmlhttp://news10now.com/content/health/110274/children-need-milk--calcium/Default.aspx

Healthy EatingPriscilla Greene, FNP-CCenter For Healing and

Wellness1807 Old Ocilla Road

Tifton, GA 31794229-388-9393

HEALTHY EATING•Among school aged children ages 6-11, the prevalence of being overweight increased from 6.5 % to 18.8%. •Type 2 diabetes is increasingly being reported among children who are overweight. •In 5 – 17 year olds, almost 60% of overweight children had at least one cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factor while 25% of overweight children had 2 or more CVD risk factors.•Overweight children are more likely to become obese as adults.•The United States has the highest prevalence of obesity among developed nations.

Mrs. Greene works in a family practice and encourages her patients to live a healthy lifestyle. Mrs. Greene will tell the children and parents why they should be eating a healthy diet. She will have information about vitamin rich food, healthy recipes and the food guide pyramid color sheets to pass out to them. Mrs. Greene will have height-weight tables and can screen children to see if they are overweight. http://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/dnpa/obesity/index.htm

Fruits

Mr. David DeLorenzo President & CEO

Dole Food Company Inc. One Dole Drive

Westlake Village, CA 1-800-232-8888

Fruits

• According to the Dole website, your body can benefit from all the nutrients found in fruits and vegetables by eating 5-9 servings per day.

• The Dietary Guidelines suggests that a person should increase his intake of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and fat-free or low-fat milk for a healthy body.

• Many Americans, young and old, are not getting enough calcium, potassium, fiber, magnesium, and vitamins A,C, and E, that are found in fruits and vegetables.

http://www.dole5aday.com

http://nutritionexplorations.org

Fruits

The Dole Company was founded in 1851 in Hawaii. Dole is the largest producer and marketer of high-quality fresh fruit.

The company is also a leader in nutrition education and research. Mr. Delorenzo has worked with the Dole company

for many years. He will be sharing information about the benefits of eating fruits and vegetables. He will be giving

out samples of the different fruit cups made by Dole.

Ronald HighsmithLake Park, GA

Benefits of Honey• Daily consumption of honey raises blood

levels of protective antioxidant compounds in humans.

• Raw honey is an excellent treatment for 90% of all allergies.

• The Food and Drug Administration recently recommended that children under six should not be given over-the-counter cough and cold medicines due to potentially harmful side effects.

• Honey has been shown to be a more effective cough suppressant for children ages 2-18 than dextromethorphan.

• Honey is helpful for healthy individuals and those who have high cholesterol and Type 2 Diabetes.

• Honey is a great energy source and an ergogenic aid (a food or ingredient that helps an athlete’s performance).

Benefits of Honey (cont.)• Refined sugars possess a decided affinity for lime and

they deprive the teeth and bones of this important mineral substance; in consequence the teeth decay and the bones become weak.

• A study shows that honey has been proven to sharply reduce acid production, thus killing the bacteria responsible for dental caries, and blocking the growth of oral bacteria.

• Honey has low calorie content. Honey, when compared with the same amount of sugar, gives 40% less calories to the body. Although it gives more energy to the body, it does not add weight.

• Honey improves appetite in children suffering from conditions of appetite loss.

• Honey is a source of vitamin B12, vitamin B6, amino acids, iron and manganese.

• Honey has healing properties. It has been used topically as an antiseptic therapeutic agent for the treatment of ulcers, burns, and wounds for centuries.

• Do Not Give Honey to a Child Under One Year of Age

Mr. Highsmith is a beekeeper who keeps bees and collects the honey. He will discuss the benefits of natural honey and pass out

a packet that contains honey tips and recipes for active kids. He will have a small

sample of honey for tasting.

www.honey.com/downloads/beefit.pdfwww.honey.com/downloads/Honeyand Wellness.pdfwww.honey.com/honeyindustry/

Jackie WilliamsSchool Nutritionist

Cook County Board Of Education

E. Mitchell AvenueAdel, GA 31620

School Breakfast

• 6% of all children between age 7 and 16 regularly skip breakfast.

• An estimated 12%-34% of children and adolescents regularly skip breakfast, and that percentage increases with age.

• Breakfast skipping is related to significantly poorer student academics, cognitive, health and weight outcomes.

• Research has shown that when students eat a balanced breakfast test scores improve, speed and memory skills improve, absenteeism and tardiness decline, as do discipline problems and school nurse visits.

• Eating breakfast is helpful in the fight against childhood obesity.

School Breakfast (cont.)

• Participating in school breakfast and school lunch protects low-income girls from becoming overweight.

• Eating breakfast lowers fat intake and limits snacking over the rest of the day.

• Skipping breakfast is linked to greater body fat.

• Kids who eat school breakfast eat less junk food.

• Nationwide, kids who eat school breakfast eat less added sugar than non-participants for breakfast.

Mrs. Williams is the director of the School Nutrition Program for the schools of Cook County. She will explain the School Breakfast Program, in which CPS has 51.9% participation, and inform the students that CPS serves breakfast free of cost to all its students. She will have copies of the Wellness Plan for the school system along with an example of a typical menu for the Primary School. She will discuss the importance of eating good balanced meals, explaining how a student is more alert in school if they start the day with a good breakfast.

Ferguson, Sarah, Duchess of York. (March 2008). Ten Minutes Toward a Better Tomorrow. School Nutrition, 14-15.

www.breakfastfirst.org/Nutrition.html

Mike KirklandHealth and Safety Services

CoordinatorValdosta Chapter of the American

Red Cross527 N. Patterson St., 2nd Floor

Valdosta, GA 31601

First Aid and Safety• More than 75% of accidents suffered by

children occur in the home.• In 2000, approximately 2,300 children ages 14

and under died from accidents in the home.• According to the most recent statistics from

the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, there were approximately 2,800 children, ages one to 14 years, which died from an unintentional injury.

• Falls are the leading cause of unintentional injury for children. Children ages 14 and under account for one-third of all fall related visits to hospital emergency rooms.

First Aid and Safety (cont.)

• Injury is the leading cause of death and disability among children and young adults for ages 14 and under.

• 1 out of 5 children in the United States will suffer an injury that will require an emergency department visit or hospital admission.

• 50% of the deaths of children were due to recreational activities.

• Each day more than 10 children under the age of 15 die of motor vehicle accidents, drowning, poisoning, burns, and other physical hazards.

• Burns are the main cause of death in infants and children younger than 5.

Mr. Kirkland will discuss a new program call F.A.C.T., First Aid for Children Today. This program leads kids, age 5-8, through health promotion and injury prevention activities and teaches safety in a non-threatening way. He will give a brief overview on basic first aid procedures, discuss healthy living habits, how to be a Careful Kid and how to prevent injuries. Mr. Kirkland will distribute a F.A.C.T. fun book to the parents of each child so they can work together with their children to make them better informed and more aware of first aid and safety.

www.redcross,org/services/hss/courses/

Sun Safety

Annette Tiveron, Volunteer American Cancer Society

323 Pine Avenue, Suite 100

Albany, GA 31701 229-446-1073

SUN SAFETY•Most children get between 50% and 80% of their lifetime exposure before the age of 18. •This over exposure to sunlight before age 18 is the most damaging to the skin. •A risk factor for skin cancer is having just 1 sunburn as a child and their chances of getting melanoma doubles. •Melanoma now strikes kids as young as 10. •About 2/3 of American children do not get adequate sun protection.•One in 65 people born in 2001(todays 7 year olds) is expected to get skin cancer in their lifetime. •Skin cancer is the most common of all cancers.

Mrs. Tiveron is a cancer survivor and wants to help others stay healthy. She will tell about the importance of keeping our skin safe from the sun. She will have examples of sun protective clothing, hats, eye wear, and a sun shelter (items that do not let the sun through to the skin) and a variety of sun protection lotions. She will hand out pamphlets stating facts about the importance of sun safety and have samples of sunscreen. http://www.skincancer.org/protect-your-kids/get-serious-about-sun-safety.htmlhttp://www.drgreene.com/21_1819.html

Water SafetyPaul Watson,

District CommissionerAlapaha Area Council, BSA

1841 Norman DriveValdosta, GA 31601

229-242-2331

WATER SAFETY•Despite a 40 percent decline since 1987, drowning is still the second leading cause of unintentional injury-related death to children ages 1 to 14, taking more than 900 children’s lives each year. •An estimated 5,000 children ages 14 and under are hospitalized due to unintentional drowning-related incidents each year; 15 percent die in the hospital and as many as 20 percent suffer severe, permanent neurological disability. •Children aged 5-14 most often drown in swimming pools and open water such as rivers, lakes, dams and canals. •More fatal drownings occur in the South and West.

Mr. Watson is involved in Boy Scouts and wants all children to be safe. He will be showing water safety techniques. He will have Boy Scouts with him to demonstrate the proper way to wear life jackets. Mr. Watson will have posters showing safe swimming techniques, pool safety and boating safety. He will give out an information sheet and a color book on water safety. http://www.poseidontech.com/us/statistics.htmlhttp://www.usa.safekids.org/tier2_rl.cfm?folder_id=181

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Fire SafetyCurtis Myers, FiremanAdel Fire Department

Adel, GA 31620229-896-7375

Fire Safety•Fires and burns are the fifth leading cause of accidental injury-related death among children ages 14 and under.  •The first group of fire setters is made up of children under 7 years of age.•In 2003, 51% of those arrested for arson were under the age of 18, nearly 1/3 were under the age of 15, and 3% were under the age of 10. •Children under age 10 accounted for an estimated 17% of all fire deaths.

Lt. Myers is a dedicated fireman who enjoys talking to children. He will talk to the children about fire safety. He will show a video that demonstrates how to stop, drop and roll and ways to get out of a burning house. Lt. Myers will display smoke detectors and tell how many should be in a house and where they should be located. He will display the gear a fireman wears to a fire and he will let children try on a fireman’s hat. He will explain that a child should only call 911 in an emergency. He will pass out a color book and crayons to the children.

http://www.focusas.com/Firesetting.htmlhttp://www.smfd.ca.gov/factsonfire.htm

Activate America

Greg CoopMoultrie YMCA

Executive Director601 26th Ave. SE

Moutrie, GA229-985-1154

Activate America• According to the CDC, “despite the proven benefits of physical activity, more than

50% of U.S. adults and children do not get enough physical activity to provide health benefits; 24% are not active at all in their leisure time.”

• The CDC says that the percentage of young people that are overweight has doubled in the last 30 years.

• 10% to 15% of children ages 6-17 are considered overweight.• 98% of students 7-12 years old have at least one factor for heart disease.• In 2006, the Shape of the Nation Report stated that 17% of our children ages 6-19

years of age are overweight.• It is recommended that children and adolescents participate in at least 60 minutes

of moderate intensity physical activity most days of the week, preferably daily. Children and adolescents can choose any type of moderate or higher intensity physical activity, such as brisk walking, playing tag, jumping rope, or swimming, as long as it is adds up to at least one hour a day.

• http://www.aahperd.org/naspe/ShapeOfTheNation/• http://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/dnpa/obesity/

• http://www.moultrieymca.org/ymca/

Activate America

The Moultrie YMCA has been apart of this community for over 50 years. Mr. Coop is the executive director at the center. He loves working with people especially children. He wants the community as a whole to be healthy. Mr. Coop will be handing out brochures about the YMCA and their program called Activate America.

Susan DarbyPhysical Education

InstructorCook Primary School

Adel, GA 31620

Get Active! Jump!

• More than 9 million children are overweight and 23% get no exercise.

• Many studies show that up to 1/3 of our children are obese.

• The Center for Disease Control show the rate of increase of overweight children ages 2-5 years of age has increased from 5% to 13.9%: for children ages 6-11 years of age, has increased from 6.5% to 18.8%.

• American children ages 2-17 spend an average of almost 25 hours a week watching television…that’s more than any other activity except sleeping.

• Researchers found that reducing television and computer time by 50% in children aged 4-7 led to less sedentary behavior and a lower BMI.

Jump!• Studies have demonstrated that increased physical

activity is linked to better school performance.• Regular periods of moderate to vigorous physical

activity (3-5 times per week) enhances the health, academic performance, attitudes and classroom behavior of children at school.

• Jumping rope can burn up to 1,000 calories per hour, making it one of the most efficient workouts possible.

• It tones muscles in the entire body.• Jumping rope optimizes cardiovascular conditioning

and maximizes athletic skills combining agility, coordination, timing, and endurance.

• According to the U. S. Olympic Committee Sports Medicine Council, rope skipping is an excellent cardiovascular exercise.

• Jump roping is fun, inexpensive, and easy to learn.

Mrs. Darby will discuss the importance of exercise for a healthy body. She will show a video on the correct procedure for jumping rope. After leading the kids in a series of warm up exercises, she will have a jumping rope demonstration and award jump ropes for all participants.

www.ezinearticles.com/?How-To-Jump-Rope-For-Health-and-Fitness&id=12291www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=3023404http://jk051.k12.sd.us/JumpRopeForHeart.htm

Major Audie RoweAdel Police Department

Parrish AvenueAdel, GA 31620

Bicycle Rodeo

• In 2003, nearly 285,600 children ages 14 and under were treated in the U. S. for bicycle-related injuries.

• 47% of children ages 14 and under hospitalized for bicycle-related injuries are diagnosed with a traumatic brain injury.

• Driveway ride-outs without looking are a major cause of car/bike crashes, particularly for riders under the age of 10.

• Another major cause of bike/car collision is the cyclist moving left without yielding to other traffic and being hit by an oncoming car.

Major Rowe will discuss the importance of bicycle safety. He will go over a checklist for inspecting bikes for safety issues and explain the importance of wearing a helmet when bicycling. Major Rowe will be teaching skills required to avoid the most common types of bicycle crashes for our children. He will demonstrate the safety skills and discuss the importance of each one. Afterwards the children can practice these safety skills on an obstacle course set up in the courtyard. Each participant will receive a Certificate of Achievement.

www.bicyclinglife.com/SafetySkills/BicycleRodeoChecklist.htmhttp://health.utah.gov/vipp/pdf/Bicycle%20Skills%20Rodeo%20Packet.pdf