2011 Summer

All Brass Ring Luncheon photos: © Glenn Janssen Photography
children’s diabetes foundation at denver — Summer 2011
2010 Brass Ring
Luncheon Bedazzles!
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he 2010 Brass Ring Luncheon and Fashion Show, benefiting the Children’s Diabetes Foundation, was one of the most exciting ever, held on November 10 at the Denver Marriott.
It marked the 32nd Brass Ring Luncheon and
included a magnificent fashion show presented by
internationally known fashion designer RozeMerie
Cuevas, the creative mind behind the 2011 spring
line Jacqueline Conoir. Everything from the
invitations, the décor, and the table arrangements
were coordinated in the event colors of burnt
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RozeMerie Cuevas, Fashion Designer with Diana Docktor, 2010 BRL Chair
Brass Ring Luncheon
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orange, pink and black with ivory
roses covering the tables as
centerpieces. Florescent lighting
lit up the stage and catwalk in
magenta and neon blue.
Over 700 guests arrived early
downtown for the immense silent
auction and decorated Jewels
For Hope tables that take place
each year before the Luncheon.
Assisting guests were escorts
from Ruckus Apparel, who
gracefully ushered attendees,
accross the red carpet to the
silent auction room and finally
the Colorado ballroom where the
tables were beautifully draped
with black tablecloths and satin
white chair covers courtesy of
the Marriott.
We wouldn’t have been able to do
it without our fabulous Emcee,
Channel 4’s Karen Leigh, who
welcomed everyone to the day’s
event and spoke beautifully
throughout the entire show.
We thank you Karen for your
support and your wonderful work
opening the show by introducing
our 2010 Brass Ring Luncheon
Chair, Diana Doctor. Diana paid
tribute to the generous sponsors,
as well as acknowledged the
group of women sitting in the
audience who gave up their time
to be a part of the event.
The 2010 Guild President,
Sharon Kamen, spoke to the
audience about the reality
of why they were there. She
spoke of the increased need for
finding a cure for diabetes, the
highly regarded care received
by patients at the Barbara
Davis Center and the talented
women sitting in the audience.
The crowd listened as Sharon
quoted Maya Angelou in a poem
called “Continue” and spoke of
carrying on the reaching for the
brass ring traditions. Sharon
also thanked Diana for her work
as the Luncheon Chair, Sheree
McLaughlin as Silent Auction
chair and all of the sponsors
and special Angel sponsors and
attendees of the Brass Ring
Luncheon for their strong efforts
and support to fund research and
specialized care programs for
diabetes.
Live Auctioneer Rick Rolph
had everyone bidding as he
enthusiastically presented five
fabulous items, first of which
was a fine dining package at
ten of Denver’s restaurants
and a night’s stay at the
Brown Palace. Next came a
handcrafted necklace with a mix
of black and white sapphires
and one gray Tahitian pearl,
accompanied by a Rousseau
men’s watch. After that was a
private two-hour wine tasting
with nine friends at Water 2
Wine, an exclusive winery in
Centennial. Next was a Top Gun
experience! This live auction
item included a sightseeing
excursion with aerobatic and
combat maneuvers in a MIG-17
supersonic jet fighter, making
this a truly unique experience.
The best item was saved for last
with a fashion jet-setter trip to
Vancouver to attend RozeMerie
Cuevas’ Fashion Show. This
trip included two tickets to
the fashion show, a $500 gift
certificate for her clothing line,
dinner in Vancouver, a two-night
stay and airfare. The silent
and live auctions were a huge
success raising over $60,000
for the cause. Jewels for Hope
once again blew everyone away
while displaying an immaculate
The show continued with Jeff
Steinfurth, a past Charlotte
Tucker Scholarship recipient,
speaking out about the struggles
of living with diabetes and
his path to get to where he is
today, a logistics analyst for The
Pepsi Center here in Denver.
He thanked the entire audience
for giving him strength and the
opportunity for a successful life.
Karen Leigh, CBS4
exhibit of jewelry for purchase
at the event to assist The Guild
in providing funds for treatment
and research for diabetes. We
want to thank our generous
auction donors and bidders for
their tremendous support for our
cause!
The Children’s Diabetes
Foundation would like to
extend a very special thank
you to our Premier Sponsors:
The Crazy Merchant Inc/The
WILMAC Foundation, Bill and
Deb MacMillan, the Denver
Post Community; to our Major
Sponsors: Denver Marriott City
Center and JC Studios; to our
Angel sponsors: Dr. Paul and
Diana Docktor, Patty Jenkins,
Meagher Oil & Gas Properties,
Matt and Cheri Meagher, NexGen
Resources and Charlie and Judy
McNeil.
We would also like to thank
our Corporate Sponsors, which
include: Bernstein Global Weath
Management, Joe and Gleneen
Brienza; Allan and Margot Frank,
G5 Financial, Larry and Lori
Finch; Professional Perspectives,
Wells Fargo Bank and Jan Chase.
We would also like to thank our
exclusive Media Sponsors: CBS4
and Denver Magazine as well as
all of our volunteers, including
the Wheat Ridge Cheerleaders,
Kroenke Sports, Ruckus Apparel
and everyone who attended! Many thanks to our gift bag
donors including Ilona, 3rd
Avenue Salon, Purology,
Doorway to the Sol, Zanitea,
POPchips, Frame de Art, Blu,
Enstroms, White Chocolate
Grille, Keri Blair, JC Studio and
Denver Magazine.
Kids Helping Kids
Diana Docktor 2010 BRL Chair and Sharon Kamen 2010
Guild President
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Barbara Davis Center
What is Diabetic Retinopathy?
—Brian Bucca, MD
T
he walls of blood vessels are the site of wear and tear from high blood sugars. Because the eye is the only organ where we can see the blood vessels of the body, it is often the first site to show changes from diabetes (diabetic retinopathy). Diabetic retinopathy has been
the leading cause of ­preventable vision loss in the United States for
decades and is common after 15-20 years of diabetes.
Normal
Diabetic Retinopathy
The Eye Clinic Mission:
The mission of the Barbara Davis Center Eye Clinic/Sandy and Elaine
Wolf Screening Wing is to prevent vision loss through accurate and
timely detection of diabetic retinopathy. An equally important mission
of the clinic is to prevent occurrence and progression of this visionthreatening process by way of thorough patient education. We firmly
believe that thoroughly educating our patients will provide knowledge
that promotes self-empowerment and the will to make sound decisions
regarding their diabetes care.
Dr. Brian Bucca has been
dedicated to the field of diabetes
for over a decade. His research
interests include investigation
of unique risk factors and
biomarkers for diabetic
retinopathy. He has directed the
BDC Eye Clinic since July 2007
and provides eye care to patients
from the Pediatric and Adult
clinics.
Additional clinic services
include evaluations for: glasses
prescriptions, double vision,
eye irritations, infections and
injuries. Walk-in and same day
appointments are welcome.
Make an appointment in person
or by calling 303-724-6735.
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Diana
Degette
receives
award
The American Diabetes
Association has honored
Colorado Congresswoman
Diana DeGette with their
Distinguished Diabetes
Policy Award which
recognizes her work at the
federal level.
The award was presented
at a news conference on
Thursday, April 21, in the
Barbara Davis Center
atrium.
Congratulations Diana!
The Children’s Diabetes
Foundation thanks you for
your continuing efforts to
make life better for people
with diabetes and ultimately
conquer this disease.
— H. Peter Chase, MD
Q:
What do you
currently
recommend
for airport
screening for
people wearing an insulin
pump or continuous glucose
monitor (CGM)?
A:
The TSA offers
the option of requesting a visual inspection of
your medical supplies rather
than putting them through an
X-ray. This must be requested
before the screening process
begins. Your medical supplies
should be ready in a separate
bag when you approach the
security officer.
Walking through the metal
detector is not usually a
problem. It is better to leave
the pump or CGM on the person
and not put it on the conveyer
belt. If a body scan is requested
we recommend taking the pump
or CGM off and handing it to
the person doing the screening
and getting them to manually
check it. Information provided
by the companies suggests that
electronic components of the
pump or CGM can potentially
be damaged if exposed to the
ionizing radiation of x-rays, i.e.,
the conveyer belt or the or CT
scanner. Again, remember to
take your travel letter with you.
Q:
I see there is
a new co
author (Dr.
David Maahs)
on the 12th
edition of the “Understanding
Diabetes” book. What is the
significance of this?
12th edition
Understanding Diabetes
(The “Pink Panther” Book)
— H. Peter Chase, MD and David Maahs, MD, PhD
The 12th edition (over the past 34 years) has again been completely
updated to include data published as recently as 2010. It has
three entirely new chapters on the topics of Continuous Glucose
Monitoring (CGM), Autoimmune Conditions Associated with
Diabetes, and Diabetes Management in the Toddler/Preschooler. Additional updates include:
• The need to inject a rapid-acting insulin (Humalog, NovoLog or Apidra) 20 minutes prior to eating in order to obtain an optimal
HbA1c level
• Prevention of hypoglycemia with exercise • Updated suggestions for traveling through airport security
• Transitioning young adults from pediatric to adult clinic
• Current progress and expectations in research – including the “bionic” pancreas
A:
It is important to continue the educational books for both patients
and their families and as a
source of revenue for the
Children’s Diabetes Foundation
(CDF). It is the second highest
income producer for the CDF
(the “Ball” being number
one) which supports the
BDC. Dr. Maahs is a bright,
young, caring physician who
is a Board Certified Pediatric
Endocrinologist with a PhD in
Epidemiology and English-major
background who will hopefully
take over the next 12 (or more)
editions during the next 34
years. He will also be a coauthor of the “First Book for
Understanding Diabetes,” the
100 page synopsis of the much
larger book, “Understanding
Diabetes.”
The “First Book” goes to 12,000
of the 14,000 children in the U.S.
newly diagnosed with diabetes
each year (in the JDRF newonset backpacks). Seventy-two
thousand copies of the “First
Book” were distributed in 2009. Knowledge of the books is
primarily by need and word of
mouth. The CDF took out the
first ever paid advertisement (in
the JDRF Forecast) with the 11th
edition.
Each revision of “Understanding
Diabetes” takes an average of
six drafts for each chapter (some
more, some less). Along with
the three new chapters, writing
a new edition takes between six
and nine months to complete
(the gestation period). Some
of the new knowledge is based
on research completed within
six months of the book being
published (e.g.: Figure 3 on
page 85 in Chapter 9). The
frequent re-writes allow families
to have the latest information
available. This will continue to
be a goal for all future books.
The book can be purchased at
the check-in desk at the Barbara
Davis Center (saving postage) or
by calling 303-863-1200 or 800695-2873. Surprisingly, the cost
of this edition was reduced from
$25.00 (11th edition) to $20.00. It is important to make the book
affordable for all!
Questions and Answers
QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
now available!
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he third annual High Hopes Golf Tournament is Monday, July 18, 2011 at Glenmoor Country Club. The entry fee is $250 per player or $1,000 per foursome. Registration begins at 10:00 a.m. Funds raised will go to finding a cure for diabetes through research
programs at the Barbara Davis Center and to promote diabetes
awareness and education.
For more information, please contact Susie Hummell at
303-863-1200 or [email protected]
President:
Judy McNeil
President-Elect:
Gina Abou-Jaoude
Recording Secretary:
Jennifer Barrow
Treasurer:
Annie Cotton
Treasurer-Elect:
Gleneen Brienza
Corresponding Secretary:
Shelley Lucas
Immediate Past President:
Sharon Kamen
Advisors:
Sandy Burfitt
Kathy Crapo
Marty Jensen
Gail Johnson
We hope that you will join us in
teeing off at our
Third Annual High Hopes
Golf Tournament.
Your participation makes
a difference in providing the
funds to support The Guild’s
sponsored programs.
So please join us for a
“day on the greens”…
YOU TOO CAN MAKE A
DIFFERENCE!
— Judy McNeil
Annual
Meeting of
the Guild
T
he Annual
Meeting and Installation of Officers for The Guild of the
Children’s Diabetes Foundation
took place on January 10, 2011.
This wonderful annual event was
held at the Denver Country Club.
Sharon Kamen, 2010 Guild
President, opened the meeting,
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giving her final report as
President. She presented a
$35,000 annual contribution to
Dr. George Eisenbarth, Executive
Director for the Barbara Davis
Center.
Sharon then installed the 2011
Guild Board, who are very
excited to move forward with
fundraising in the months to
come! President-Judy McNeil,
President-Elect-Gina AbouJaoude, Recording SecretaryJennifer Barrow, Corresponding
Secretary-Shelley Lucas,
Treasurer-Annie Cotton,
Treasurer-Elect-Gleneen Brienza,
Congratulations Ladies! Following the installation of
the officers and remarks from
2011 President Judy McNeil,
motivational speaker and former
Channel 4 sports anchor and
co-host of Channel 9’s Colorado
& Co. and daily sports talk radio
host, Mark McIntosh spoke about
“Transforming Life’s Lemons into
Sweet and Savory Margaritas.” What a great way to start the
New Year!
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n Thursday, October 7, 2010
the VIP Patron Reception took place at the
MacMillan Pool House of Deb
and Bill MacMillan to thank
sponsors and contributors of
the 2010 Brass Ring Luncheon.
Jamie Angelich opened and
thanked all guests for attending.
She also graciously thanked
The Crazy Merchant for their
generous gift bags including a
$50 gift card for all of those who
attended. Jamie also reminded
guests to check out the Jewels
for Hope table featuring jewelry
for sale, all benefiting The
Guild of Children’s Diabetes
Foundation.
Diana Doctor, the 2010 Brass
Ring Luncheon, chair spoke
and thanked all guests and
patrons for their hard work
and dedication in making The
Luncheon a continued success!
Guild Guide
Brass Ring Luncheon VIP Patron Reception
Clockwise: Gretchen Pope, Sharon
Cooper, Pat Crofts: Nancy Cowee, Bonita
Carson: Sharon Gelt, Gail Johnson, Jamie
Angelich: Helen Hanks, Sally Newcomb,
Sally Frerichs; Judy McNeil, Susie Hummell
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Helping hand
— Dana Shepard
W
hat would we
do without Helping Hand? The Guild of the Children’s
Diabetes Foundation is a local
organization that raises funds
to support the Barbara Davis
Center for Childhood Diabetes. It
raises funds for both the clinical
programs and the research
activities at the BDC. But of all the
programs that they help to fund,
the one that is nearest and dearest
to our hearts is the Helping
Hand Committee. The Helping
Hand Committee raises funds
so that we are able to provide
diabetes supplies. The purpose
of providing these supplies is so
that patients without insurance
do not have to go without insulin.
Because of the Helping Hand
Committees’ hard work, we are
able to help patients and families
for a short time until they are
able to get insurance. Nothing
can frighten a new onset family
more than the thought that
once they have learned how
to take care of their child with
diabetes, they may not be able
to afford the supplies. It is our
unique opportunity, because of the
Helping Hand Fund, that we are
able to give them the supplies they
need to get them through the first
few weeks of treating their child’s
diabetes. A typical paragraph on
the application for Helping Hands
might read like this one:
“I am currently unemployed.
My unemployment benefits
are exhausted and I have been
unable to find work. I have
applied for numerous positions
but have not found a job yet. I try
to juggle and stretch what money
comes in to make the insulin and
supplies last, but I don’t want to
risk my child’s health in order to
do so. I hate to have to ask for
help because I am embarrassed,
but until I can find a job, I find I
need to ask for your help.
Thank you for your generosity. I
appreciate and am very grateful
for your kindness.”
In this situation, as in so many
others, we are able to supply
test strips, syringes, and other
necessary supplies to families
who are financially unprepared
for the challenges of diabetes.
It is our honor to work with the
fine people of The Guild of CDF
who contribute to this fund and
allow us to continue to help BDC
families in a very vulnerable
time. This is why we often ask
ourselves, “What would we do
without Helping Hand?”
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Foundation News
CDF’s new young
professionals group
W
e are proud to announce the launch of our Young Professionals group, CDFYP! Please join us for our Kick-
off event taking place at Big Game Restaurant and Lounge located in downtown Denver on Thursday,
June 23, 2011 from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M.
Complimentary food and beverages will be provided with door prizes
and raffle items!
Children’s Diabetes Foundation at Denver Young Professionals is
a group of 21-40 year olds in Denver, CO who raise awareness of
child and adult diabetes working closely with CDF’s mission through
volunteering, social and networking events.
RSVP Katie Hicks: [email protected]
SAVE THE DATE!
Keystone Conference 2011
July 15-17, 2011
Wednesday, June 29, 2011
Sanctuary Golf Course
7549 Daniels Park Rd.
Sedalia, CO 80135
Presented by RE/MAX, LLC
9:30 a.m. Registration
10:00 a.m. Lunch
11:30 a.m. Shotgun Start
Limited foursomes left.
Join today to fund research!
Call Katie at CDF: 303-863-1200
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The 4th biennial “Practical Ways
to Achieve Targets in Diabetes
Care” designed to assist healthcare
providers caring for adolescents and
adults with diabetes is scheduled
for July 15-17, 2011 at the Keystone
Resort and Conference Center,
Keystone, Colorado.
Check the CDF and BDC web sites for
more information.
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Foundation News
CAROUSEL BALL’S HIGH HOPES AWARD TO
HONOREES WHO HAVE MADE A DIFFERENCE
Judy and Charlie McNeil,
both dedicated community
figures, exude an extraordinary
dedication to their community.
They have a recognizable passion
for giving as they both portray
leadership roles with multiple
organizations. Their support
for the Children’s Diabetes
Foundation and the Barbara
Davis Center for Childhood
Diabetes has been indispensible.
A long time member and current
Guild president, Judy and
Charlie display a timeless effort
in their volunteer work and her
commitment to finding a cure.
The 25th Anniversary of The
Carousel Ball, chaired by Gail
and George Johnson is set for
October 1, 2011 at the Denver
Marriott City Center.
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eorgeanna
Klingensmith, MD has been a part of the Barbara Davis Center
for over three decades serving
in many roles at the BDC for
over 30 years with 17 years
as the Center’s Director of
Pediatrics. We hope that many
of the families she has cared for
will turn out for The Carousel
Ball on October 1 to join us in
paying tribute to this wonderful
physician who has been a lifeline
to so many through the years.
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Charile and Judy McNeil
October 1, 2011
Denver Marriott City Center
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Foundation News
Don’t miss The 25th Anniversary
of The Carousel Ball
Proceeds benefit The Barbara Davis Center for Childhood Diabetes.
Please support The Carousel Ball and help Reach for The Brass Ring: The Cure.
The Crazy Merchant
and
WilMac
Foundation
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Winners Circle
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John Mall High School Drama Club in
Walsenburg donates $750 to
Barbara Davis Center
ovember 12, 2010 Kathryn Gray of the Barbara Davis Center traveled to
Walsenburg as a guest of John
Mall High School Drama Club to
attend their first full length play
production in fifteen years and
to receive a check for $750. The
funds were raised from ticket
sales for the dinner theatre
evening.
In the fall of 2010, John Mall
High School reinstated drama
as an educational elective. With
the development of a regular
class there were the numbers
and the wherewithal to present
a full length play for the first
time in fifteen years. Drama
class teacher, L. Pauline Frank,
felt strongly that the students
need to grasp the realities of
the world, and made the fall
production a service project.
The class selected the Barbara
Davis Center as its cause. The
class selected a dinner theatre
production in an effort to raise
awareness about childhood
diabetes and to draw a larger
audience in Walsenburg. The
production “All Over but the
Shooting”, by Lee Mueller, drew
an audience of 220 people.
Mrs. Dorothy Tenorio and
Ms. Opha Tenorio generously
prepared the delicious meal in
support of the students and this
project. Costume and staging
materials were donated to help
further the goal of being able to
make a donation to the Barbara
Davis Center.
— Kathryn Gray
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Dr. Eisenbarth, Kathyrn Gray and Dr. Wadwa with Walsenburg Drama Club check
Dana Shepard with Joey Dunbar
A Brother Helps a Brother
in Need
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n January 2010 Joey’s older brother Grant was
diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. It
was a shock for the entire family. It hit Joey particularly hard
because he didn’t understand
exactly what was happening to
his brother and why we couldn’t
stop it. By the time September
rolled around, Grant’s family was
well on their way to accepting
what was happening to Grant,
including Joey. That’s when Joey
received a school assignment
to perform community service
hours. Joey knew immediately
what he wanted to do: turn a
recent hobby into a fundraiser. Joey decided to turn wooden
pens on a lathe, sell them
and donate all the profits to
the Helping Hand program, to
help kids like his brother. By
November Joey had enough pens
made from cherry wood, maple,
lace wood, and zebra wood
to begin selling them at craft
fairs, at church, online, and by
word of mouth. In a few short
months, Joey raised over $500
for Helping Hand program and
gained a sense of control over
his brother’s diagnosis.
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he following tips are for all kids but keep in mind that children with diabetes may
have different needs regarding
their schedule, amount of
carbohydrate they may eat for
meals and snacks, and balancing
insulin with their carbohydrate
intake. Remember you can
always discuss these issues with
your care provider or dietitian if
you have questions on the best
way to handle food management.
Let your child decide
Let your child determine how
much to eat. You decide what
and when to offer food. Children
are better able to regulate their
own food intake when parents
are less controlling about it.
Children eat what they need, if
they are allowed to do so. Carbohydrate counting and using
insulin to carbohydrate ratios to
dose insulin before meals permit
children with diabetes to have
a more variable food intake.
Multiple daily injections (MDI)
and pump therapy also allow for
more flexible routines. Mix it up
Sometimes it is fun to eat
breakfast for dinner, and vice
versa.
Serve food with cheese, a
spread or a dip
Many things taste better with
a little melted cheese, a dip, or
spreads:
Apple slices and fresh
strawberries dipped in yogurt
Baby carrots or oat-bran pretzel
sticks dipped in hummus
Broccoli florets and red bell
peppers dipped in light ranch
dressing
Celery “boats” spread with
peanut butter and topped with
raisins
Do not use food as a reward
or bribe
Never use food, particularly
sweets or desserts, as a reward
or bribe. It will only make this
food more irresistible and more
highly valued, raising the status
of the food.
Take your child shopping
At the grocery store, let your
child have a hand in picking out
nutritious foods, such as colorful
fruits and vegetables and other
healthy snacks.
Keep trying new foods
It may take an average of 15
times of offering a food before
your child will try a food or
eat it. Avoid saying your child
dislikes something. Just keep
offering it.
Turn off the television during
meals
TV can distract your child. They
may eat too little or too much
when the TV is on.
Eat with your child
Include your child in family
meals. Do not feed your child
separately. Eating is a social
activity. Family meals are where
children learn table manners
and social skills associated with
eating meals together.
Help your child succeed
Children eat what they need to,
but the inborn ability to stop
eating when full is lost by using
food as a reward or bribe and
by having distractions, such
as watching television during
mealtimes.
Plan fun meals
Have “colored food days” for
a fun change. On orange day,
for example, you can serve
cantaloupe, orange slices, carrot
sticks, cheddar cheese cubes, etc.
Prepare a meal together
Invite your child to help you
make a meal. Children love to
help and are more likely to taste
something they helped create.
Know that it is not forever
When dealing with food jags (i.e.
eating the same meal or food
over and over again) and fads,
remember that this too shall
pass.
Eat what you want your child
to eat
Children are most likely to eat
things they see you eating,
whether it is broccoli or French
fries, and less likely to eat things
that you try to make them eat.
Make it easy for children to
make healthy food choices
Nutrition News
Tips for Raising Healthy Eaters
Place already-prepared fresh
fruits and vegetables in an
easily accessible spot in the
refrigerator. Have trans fatfree popcorn and whole-grain
crackers available for quick
snacks.
Serve as a role model
Cultivate your own good eating
habits. Have breakfast, eat your
vegetables, and watch your
portion sizes. If not now, then
when?
This article was adapted from
RD411.com
References and recommended
readings
Satter E. Child of Mine: Feeding with
Love and Good Sense. Boulder, CO: Bull
Publishing; 2000.
Satter E. How to Get Your Child to
Eat...But Not Too Much: From Birth
to Adolescence. Boulder, CO: Bull
Publishing; 1987.
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Cooks Corner
Recipes from www.mealmakeovermoms.com
No-Nonsense Chicken Nuggets — Makes 4 Servings
Ingredients
3 cups corn flake
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cut into nugget-size pieces
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
Pinch of black pepper
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 large eggs, beaten
Directions
Preheat the oven to 425°F. Lightly oil or coat a large baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray and set aside.
Place the corn flakes in a resealable plastic bag and crush to a fine texture using a rolling pin or the
bottom of a small saucepan, or place in a food processor and pulse several turns until finely crushed.
Combine with the Parmesan cheese, salt, onion powder, garlic powder, and pepper in a medium bowl.
To bread the chicken, coat in flour, shaking off excess. Dip in the egg, then coat well in the corn flake mixture.
Arrange the chicken on the prepared baking sheet and cook until golden brown, about 12 minutes.
Nutritional Information per Serving:
290 calories, 7g fat (2.5g saturated), 630mg sodium, 25g carbohydrate, 1g fiber, 31g protein, 10% vitamin A, 10% calcium, 45% iron
Sweet Potato Fries
— Makes 4 Servings
Ingredients
2 large sweet potatoes, peeled
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1 to 2 tablespoons canola oil or olive oil
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Pinch ground cloves
Directions
Preheat the oven to 425°F. Cut the sweet potatoes in half lengthwise; cut each half into 6 wedges.
Combine the canola oil, salt, cinnamon, ginger, and cloves in a large shallow bowl and mix well. Add the
sweet potatoes and toss to coat evenly with the oil mixture.
Place the wedges in a single layer on a baking sheet. Bake for 25 minutes or until tender, turning the
wedges halfway through to prevent the bottoms from burning.
Nutritional Information per Serving:
130 calories, 5g fat (0g saturated fat), 320mg sodium, 19g carbohydrate, 3g fiber, 2g protein, 350% vitamin A, 30% vitamin C
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