The Ambassadors were honored in a ceremony at the Health 
Department and at the County Fair. We look forward to welcoming additional Ambassadors in April of 2001. Those interested in 
becoming Public Health Ambassadors should enter the Public Health Week Contest. Information will be sent to your school in March. 
 

	True or False?
	All the cool, smart, confident kids smoke.
	False: Kids that smoke have lower self-images. The Surgeon General’s Report found students with the highest grades are less likely to smoke than those with the lowest grades. The same is true with smokeless tobacco. Daily use of tobacco is the highest among drop-outs. (U. S. Food and Drug Administration)
	True or False?
	Fresh vegetables and fruits contain more nutrients than canned or frozen?
	False: There is little difference. However, canned or frozen foods may have sugar or salt added.

ABC'S
A.	Aim for fitness Aim for a healthy weight  Be physically active each day.
B.	Build a healthy base Let the pyramid guide your food choices Eat a variety of grains daily Eat a variety of fruits and vegetables daily Keep foods safe to eat.
C.	Choose sensibly Choose a diet low in saturated fat Choose beverages and foods to moderate your intake of sugars Choose and prepare foods with less salt.
-- American Dietetic Association --
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