This is becoming a devastating scenario for many young children through teens and their parents.

http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/5716918/cyberbullying_and_sexting_dangerous.html?cat=5

Fast Tube by Casper

Stacey Hatton, RN

Why is it some people can ingest foods containing lactose, while others are plagued by even a trace of it? The American Academy of Pediatrics says, “Lactose intolerance occurs in people who can’t digest lactose. Lactose is the sugar found in milk and other dairy products.”

Dr. Deb Winburn, pediatrician with Premier Pediatrics, says, “Lactose intolerance affects many children each year.” Children who don’t naturally produce the enzyme lactase, which is responsible for digesting lactose, may have symptoms ranging from nausea, bloating, diarrhea, and cramps, to actual vomiting, skin rash, nasal congestion (less specific) and/or bloody stools.

According to Winburn, no single, simple test exists to prove or disprove that a patient has lactose intolerance. “Most often, elimination is tried and results are subjectively monitored to see if there is improvement,” she says. “The elimination technique should ideally be done for at least three weeks before a conclusion is drawn.”

For those who are still uncertain, Winburn says a trip to the GI specialist may be warranted. “To date, the most ‘objective’ test for lactose intolerance is via a breath test,” she says. “The child’s cooperation is needed, and the equipment is costly.”

Melissa Mereghetti, a Kansas City pediatric registered dietitian says, “The most common sources (of lactose) include milk, cream, ice cream, cheese, butter, pudding and yogurt. Lactose can also be found in processed foods that have milk products added to them such as bread, waffles, pancakes, baked goods, instant potatoes, soups, breakfast drinks, salad dressing, margarine, luncheon meats (hot dogs, sausages) and candy.”

Other hidden names for lactose-containing foods are whey, curds, milk by-products, dry milk solids or not-fat dry milk powder, according to Mereghetti. Lactose free milk (such as Lactaid) and fortified soy milk both contain calcium. “Lactaid milk is made from cow’s milk but contains an enzyme that breaks down the lactose to make it easier to digest,” Mereghetti says. “Calcium fortified orange juice, broccoli, spinach, beans and tofu are also rich in calcium.”

Winburn cautions that rice milk is lactose free but is nutrient poor in both zinc and protein, making it the least desirable substitute commercially available. “In either case, children should consume 1200-1500 mg of calcium and 400-800 IU of vitamin D daily for adequate bone ossification,” she says.

Dietitian Mereghetti agrees, “Make sure your (lactose intolerant) child has adequate intake of vitamin D (because) most of our vitamin D comes from dairy products.”

Stacey Hatton is an Overland Park pediatric nurse, mother of two preschoolers and a freelance writer—and is craving ice cream for some reason.

by Dr. Charles Fay

From the diary of a Pre-School Teacher:

” A f r i c a n Elephant “

(Hooked on phonics! Laughs on me…~NM)

SIDE NOTE:  Every time I send my children to their grandparents, I have to remind them to clean up their language.  Not that I have raised sailors for girls, but potty talk is not funny to old people (not that YOU are old, Mom!) and especially has no place at the dinner table.  So many things to teach, so little time…

It seems everywhere I glance; mothers and fathers with relieved looks on their faces appear.  Some are even beaming!  “My kids went back to school today,” they spout out as if they can’t keep it contained any longer.  On the other hand the teachers who have been smiling ear to ear all summer have a look of terror or sometimes a blank stare, which can only be seen the first week of school and the day after Halloween, when all the kids are bouncing off walls from their sugar high.

My point is…everyone in my school district is back to school, except for MY two preschoolers.  They don’t return to school until after Labor Day.  Now this is only 2 weeks away, but it is TWO WEEKS AWAY!!!

Don’t worry, we will find fun and educational things to do alone without any other children around – because everyone else’s children are all in school.  And I’m sure by the end of these 2 weeks, my kids won’t be tired of me, and I sure won’t get tired of them running around naked, screaming at the top of their lungs and trying to escape out into the yard.  Who would get tired of that game, right?!

So we will head to the pool a couple more times (preferably with suits on), maybe take in the zoo again, and then head to my preferred mega shopping store.  I will get them a new lunchbox and pick through the reject school supplies…but will we have to wait in line behind other manic parents searching for their items on their school supply list?  I think NOT!  As long as they have something pink to sell me…we should be just fine!

Now next season will be another story.  Call me manic now or wait until August next year?

©2010, Hatton. All rights reserved.

recall.  Part II. Not your CO and CA eggs…

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Hillandale Farms of Iowa Conducts Nationwide Voluntary Recall of Shell Eggs Because of Possible Health Risk

Contact:
Egg Safety Media Hotline
404/367-2761
info@eggsafety.org

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - August 20, 2010 – Hillandale Farms of Iowa is voluntarily recalling shell eggs because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. Salmonella is an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy persons infected with Salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. In rare circumstances, infection with Salmonella can result in the organism getting into the bloodstream and producing more severe illnesses such as arterial infections, endocarditis, or arthritis.

Eggs affected by this recall were distributed to grocery distribution centers, retail grocery stores and foodservice companies which service or are located in fourteen states, including the following: Arkansas, California, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, Texas, and Wisconsin.

There have been laboratory-confirmed Salmonella enteritidis illnesses associated with the shell eggs; the investigation is ongoing.

Eggs are distributed under the following brand names: Hillandale Farms, Sunny Farms, and Sunny Meadow in 6-egg cartons, dozen-egg cartons, 18-egg cartons, 30-egg package, and 5-dozen cases. Loose eggs are packaged under the following brand names: Wholesome Farms and West Creek in 15 and 30-dozen tray packs. The loose eggs may also be repackaged by customers.

The only eggs effected by this recall have plant numbers P1860 or P1663 and Julian dates as follows:

• P1860 – Julian dates ranging from 099 to 230
• P1663 – Julian dates ranging from 137 to 230

Only eggs with these plant numbers are effected – even though the brand name may be the same

Julian dates and plant codes can be found stamped on the end of the egg carton or printed on the case label. The plant number begins with the letter P and then the number. The Julian date follows the plant number, for example: P1860 230.

Consumers who believe they may have purchased these shell eggs should not eat them but should return them to the store where they were purchased for a full refund. Consumers with questions should contact Hillandale Farms at (866) 262-4208.

Hillandale Farms strives to provide our customers with safe, high-quality eggs – that is our responsibility and our commitment and why we are fully cooperating with FDA’s investigation and are undertaking this voluntary recall. Additionally, as a precautionary measure, we are also diverting our existing inventory of shell eggs

These tips from this nutritionist in this YouTube video are quantities for adults. For most toddlers, you want to only give them half of the adult serving. (i.e. 1/2 c. cereal with 1/4 c. milk)  Toddlers are only to get 1000-1200 cal per day as most adults need approximately 2000 cal/day.

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(copyright 2010 Hatton)

The Ice-cream Man Cometh

Close your eyes and think back to any summer of your youth.

Didn’t you love to hear the calliope music faintly at the end of the block? You would stop dead in your tracks, gasp and stridently whisper to your friends, “Did you hear that?” And in unison everyone yelled, “It’s the ice cream man!”

Then pandemonium! In a frantic, wild disbursement of children, short legs sprinted inside to their piggy bank or their mom’s purse. There was boisterous begging for spare change or last week’s allowance so they could be first to get to the truck ladled full of pure sugar, chocolate and food coloring. The Bomb Pop was the “bomb,” the Drumstick was “banging,” and there was nothing funny about missing a Good Humor bar.

Oh, memories of a simpler time when children were allowed to run the streets with friends and chase trucks stocked with high-fat dairy products. Life was good!

But it’s not the same world now. There are recommendations to refrain from high-fructose corn syrup and high-fat dairy. And I’m sure some study somewhere indicates that food coloring causes behavioral problems in children from Dayton, Ohio. It’s enough to shut down the ice cream business all together. And if that isn’t bad enough, there are documented cases of children being accidentally run over by the trucks!

I have been researching how to resolve this summertime trouble, and an acquaintance in the Chicago area mentioned that she and her young children call the ice cream truck the “music truck.” Her children have no idea the truck is filled with glorious cold snacks. They think it’s nice that a truck periodically comes down their block to provide some music while they are out playing. What a nice person to fill the neighborhood with circus music! She will let them know when they can cross the street carefully.

I know another woman — let’s call her Miss Popular — who for years kept her basement freezer swollen with a variety of icy treats. Every time the ice cream truck would approach her home, her children and those playing with her kids would stop what they were doing and run to her basement. It was their cue to grab a free dessert. My guess is the ice cream man in her neighborhood wasn’t fond of her.

Now, I am not trying to close down the mobile ice cream business. Far from it. I love a good Bomb Pop when the heat index starts climbing. I just advise parents to educate young kids that even though the ice cream truck can be a sweet summer experience, they are no different than any other vehicle driving down the street. It’s best not to run in front of one.

So may your family have a safe summer, and remember to supply your children with the appropriate ice cream requirement mandated by the USDA’s food pyramid. You might have to squint to see it, but I’m pretty sure it’s there. At least that’s what I tell my family.

Stacey Hatton is a pediatric nurse and freelance writer in Overland Park. Her blog can be found at http://nursemommylaughs.com.