SASKATOON (March 17, 2005) – Tune in to The Health Show on Wednesday, March 23 at 7 p.m., Shaw TV 10, as we focus the entire show on nutrition. The show will:
- explore the evolution of eating including how changes in traditional farming practices, the migration from rural to urban and women in the work force have changed how and what we eat
- look at reasons for such a high obesity rate in Saskatchewan children and youth, the risks to health, and some simple ways to increase more nutritious meals and snacks
- discover how to read and understand a food label to help us make informed decisions on planning nutritious meals for our families and
- highlight the practical aspects of healthy eating.
This week's special guests will be a panel of experts who will talk about the risks of restricting one or several food groups from our diets, how restrictive diets can affect our mental and emotional health, and a "non-dieting" philosophy.
Watch this special edition of The Health Show, Wednesday, March 23 at 7 p.m. on Shaw TV, Channel 10 in Saskatoon (repeated Sunday, March 27 and Wednesday, March 30 at 7 p.m.). The next live show is April 6.
Appearing in this week’s segments are Carol Henry, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Nutrition, College of Pharmacy and Nutrition, University of Saskatchewan; Dr. Susanna Martin, Department of Pediatrics, University of Saskatchewan; Carolyn Chu, Nutritionist, Healthy Growth and Development, Public Health Services; Sheri Taylor, Public Health Nutritionist, Heartland Health Region; Donna Olson, Outpatient Dietitian, Food and Nutrition Services; Dr. Stella Blackshaw, Psychiatrist, Mental Health; Val Irvine, Nutritionist, Healthy Lifestyle, Public Health Services; Terry Ann Keenan, Nutritionist, Healthy Lifestyle, Public Health Services and many community members.
The Health Show, with host Cynthia Block, is your award-winning source for local health information from health care professionals you know and trust. Mid-way in its fourth season, more than 40 shows have been produced highlighting various services and programs provided by the Saskatoon Health Region with more 350 health care professionals and community members interviewed for the various show segments. The 50th show will air May 25 with a special edition on caregivers.
The Health Show's third season can be seen in four time slots on Saskatchewan Communications Network (SCN) (Cable channel 12 Regina, channel 7 Saskatoon, channel 9 Prince Albert, channel 453 Express Vu, Channel 352 Star Choice, channel 19 SaskTel Max.) Mondays at 8 p.m. and 11:30 p.m.; Tuesday's at 2 p.m. and Saturdays at 5:30 p.m. Please check your television guide or visit www.scn.ca for the channel number in your area.
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For more information, contact:
Leanne Nyirfa
Saskatoon Health Region
Corporate and Public Affairs Adviser
(306) 655-3386
Saskatoon Health Region
"Healthiest people, healthiest communities, exceptional service."
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