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The six-pack
that got away
Is that once defined and firm “six-pack” of abdominal
muscles you had as a freshman now a nice playful party
ball? Is your gut the perfect resting place for your beer?
Horror of horrors — are your hormones youthful but
your waistline middle-aged?
To their chagrin, many students put on extra fat some
time around their sophomore year. One of the reasons is
that most don’t know how many empty calories they’re
getting when they drink.
We’re not here to tell you not to drink. We just want
you to know that, among other things, too much booze
makes you fat.
Let’s say the average male college student has three
beers at a party. That’s 510 calories. If you later eat a dou
ble-cheeseburger and some fries, that’s 1,300 calories,
which is half the recommended daily intake for men.
Add to that the other junk food you’ve eaten that day,
and you begin to see how the calories mount up.
If you’d like more information about diet and alcohol,
stop by the Peer Health Education room at the Student
Health Center. Or give us a call at 346-4456.
—Jeff Erickson
Absolute calories
That once firm hard cut schredded agile fast body of yours
gets bouncy doughy soft flabby slow if you feed it too
many calories. That's the absolute truth. Take a look at our
calorie equivalency chart - it might explain a few things.
Two beers=340 col.
Cheeseburger^ 20 cal.
Two shots of rum»270 col.
Chicken sandwich~260 cal.
9 oz. champagne -213 cal.
Small fries-210 cal.
One beer=170 cal.
Breakfast sausage=170 cal.
One whiskey shote130 cal.
One serving hash
browns«130 cal.
3 1/2 beers=570 cal.
Double cheesburger~570 cal.
We make house calls
Campus organizations and student groups
in need of speakers and presentations can take
advantage of the Health Center’s Outreach pro
gram.
Outreach, which is part of the Health
Education department, provides student pre
senters who have specialized knowledge in
health-related issues affecting the
uo.
Possible topic areas include:
• Winter health
• Alcohol/drugs
• HIV, AIDS, and other sexual
ly transmitted diseases
• Diet and nutrition
• Fitness
• stress management
“Outreach is
quite flexible,” says
Outreach coordina
tor Rick Ginsberg.
“We can usually
provide a speaker
that fits the needs of
any group at your
meeting place. All you have to do is call.”
The Outreach program is part of a proactive
effort by the Health Center to provide preven
tion and education services to help students to
take full advantage of their time at the UO.
Free cholesterol screening, STD and HIV
testing (for a small fee), and workshops on
topics such as smoking cessation and weight
Call Rick Ginsberg for health presentations
nanagement are available.
In addition, the Health Center provides
peer health counseling, a confidential stu
dent-to-student program designed to guide
students to information unique to their
health needs.
There are several ways to find
out more:
■0“ Call Ginsberg at
346-2744, or email him at
rgins@darkwing
® Call the Peer Health
I Education office at
I 346-4456
I ?? Call the Health
f Education department at
346-2728
— Tessa Moser
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Wool welcomed.
Cotton condemned.
I here are plenty of wintertime outdoor
recreational opportunities — skiing, snow
camping, hiking, and snow shoeing to name
a few — but winter requires an additional'
emphasis on wilderness safety.
An estimated 2.5 million Americans ape at;
risk of dying from hypothermia — in which
the body’s core temperature drops below 95
Your choice of clothing is the single most
impogepit factor in the prevention of
hypothermia. Experts recommend a water
proof outer shell with layered clothing
underneath. Choose fleece, wool, and syn
learn that cotton
outdoor winter
✓ ' 4 m \ m |i
Simple things count in the outdoors.
Wearing a hat will help keep you warmer,
because you lose 60 percent of your body
heat through your head.
People who know the winter wilderness
not only dress right, they bring the necessary
survival gear. That includes a first aid kit. It’s
easy for UG students to put one together,
because the Health Center sells the supplies
you'll need.
Recommended first aid and survival gear;
FIRST AID
Bandages
Ace bandage
Triangular bandage
Splint , V ' ,, _ J
Aspirin, Ibuprofen
Antibiotic ointment
Antiseptic cleanser
SURVIVAL GEAR
Garbage bag
(emergency poncho)
Waterproof matches
Whistle
Emergency space blanket
Instant pocket
hand warmer
Know the risks involved,
your abilities, and always tell someone
where you’re going.
The Health Education Room (near Area
B) in the Health Center has additional infor
mation about wilderness safety.
The UO also offers a wilderness survival
class every term.
Dan MacLellan