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Nutrition Know-How helps prevent 'Freshmen 15' Brushing up on nutrition basics can help collegebound freshmen avoid extra pounds while pursuing their higher education. College students are often under stress and respond by eating, said Dr. Karen Cullen, a behavioral nutrition researcher at the USDA/ARS C h i l d re n ' s Nu t r i t i o n Research Center at Baylor College of Medicine. What's more, a smorgasbord of foods is available almost around the clock. To help freshmen get a healthy start on the academic year, Cullen offers these tips: • Deal with stress in a positive manner, like playing or listening to music or exercising. • Keep fat-calories in check by choosing low-fat cafeteria fare like grilled or baked fish and fruits and vegetables. Limit high-fat and high-sugar treats to once a day. • Choose beverages wisely. Good daily choices include fat-free milk, a glass or two of fruit juice and plenty of water. • Keep dorm-room snacks healthy. • Make time to be physically active every day.

• Don't skip meals, especially breakfast. Meal-skippers rarely reduce their actual caloric tally, and often shortchange themselves nutritionally. If weight gain begins to exceed three to five pounds, consider starting a food diary and physical activity diary to help identify problems. Many campus health centers have nutrition professionals who can help students struggling with weight problems, Cullen noted.

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Travis Country West COMMITTEE MEMBERS BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Dave Ruback............................President - Term Expires 5/4/14 Julie Saft...........................Vice President - Term Expires 5/7/13 Lee Jones..................................Treasurer - Term Expires 5/7/13 Tim Shelhamer......................... Secretary - Term Expires 5/5/14 For information email: board@traviscountrywest.org

TCW COMMITTEES The neighborhood has started the following committees and we are

always looking for new volunteers. Please use the contact email for questions and volunteer opportunities. Social Committee.........................social@traviscountrywest.org Pool Committee............................ pool@traviscountrywest.org Landscape Committee........... landscape@traviscountrywest.org Newsletter Committee..........newsletter@traviscountrywest.org Architectural Committee..... architectural@traviscountrywest.org

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Managing Food Allergies Food packages often come with the caution, "Warning: may contain peanuts," and for good reason. It's estimated that more than 1 million Americans suffer from peanut allergies and their reaction if exposed can be life-threatening. Other common food allergies are to cow's milk, tree nuts, fish and shell fish, egg and even some fruits and veggies, said Dr. Celine Hanson, professor of pediatrics at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston and chief of the allergy/immunology clinic at Texas Children's Hospital. Symptoms of food allergies can range from mild to severe and can affect various parts

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of the body, including the digestive system, the respiratory system and the skin. Hanson offers several ways that patients can manage their food allergies. The best tactic is to avoid foods that cause allergies altogether, Hanson said. But in addition, medications such as antihistamines and corticosteroids are available to help manage symptoms. Patients who suffer severe reactions should keep a device such as an EpiPenR on hand so that they can administer an epinephrine shot. Allergy sufferers should wear a medical bracelet or necklace with information about their allergy, and schools, caregivers and even the parents of children's friends should be notified of food allergies.

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It Really is a Small World After All

by Vicki Milana This past school year has been an eventful one for twenty-two Houston “Our students really love giving back to the community”, says Heather area Ayusa families. In Aug. 2012, these families opened their hearts and Wells, the Houston area Senior Regional Director. “One of our students, their homes to foreign exchange students from around the world. During Nesrine Mbarek of Tunisia, participated in over 300 hours of community the 2012-13 school year; we had eleven countries represented in our area, service. She was actually one of three students who won a trip for her some of the countries included were Germany, Brazil, Italy, Lebanon, community service and also attended a US Department of State Teaching China, Japan and Tunisia. The Ayusa foreign exchange student program English as a Second Language conference in April for her hard work.” is a great way to enrich not only the lives of your family members, but This year, Ayusa is sponsoring over 900 students from 60 different that of the folks in your community and the student themselves. “Both countries in the United States. Volunteer host families are needed in our my wife and I have been hosting for the past five years and have enjoyed area to house these students for the 2013-14 school year. The families every minute of it!” says Theodore Odom of Pearland, Texas. “My wife and need only provide foreign exchange students a nurturing environment, I have no children, so we are able to bring the students in for the full year three meals a day and a bedroom (either private or shared with a and be their Host Parents. We believe it’s a way of giving back.” host sibling of the same gender). Each host family and student is “We welcome host families of all shapes and sizes – families with young supported by a professionally trained community representative who works children, families with no children, empty nesters whose children have left with the family and student for the entire program. If you are interested in home, single parents and non-traditional families,” says Connie Coutu, hosting an exchange student, please visit the Ayusa website at www.ayusa. Regional Manager of Ayusa, a 501(c)(3) not for profit organization. “The org and complete the on-line application. You can view the students that key requirements for a host family are to provide a safe and nurturing are available for placement by clicking on the View Student Profiles on home environment, genuinely love children, and have a desire to learn the home page. Help make this a memorable year for both your children more about a different culture.” and the prospective students. You’ll be glad you did!

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- Kids Stuff-

Do you have a favorite playground? Maybe it’s a new wooden one that has lots of tall towers and passageways. Or maybe your favorite is an old-fashioned playground with swings and a seesaw. Playgrounds are fun places for kids because there’s so much to do and other kids to have fun with. But sometimes kids get hurt at playgrounds. That’s no fun, so here are 10 ways to keep safe: Take a grown-up. As kids get bigger, they like doing things on their own. Going to the playground shouldn’t be one of them, though. Grown-ups come in handy because they might spot problems at the playground, they can help you down if you get in a tight spot, and they can help if you happen to get hurt. Take a good look around. If the playground has lots of trash, such as broken glass, or the equipment looks broken, don’t play there. Keep your size in mind. Many playgrounds have some equipment that’s for little kids (like 2- to 5-year-olds) and other equipment that’s meant for older kids. Use the equipment that’s right for your age. If you squeeze yourself onto a swing for toddlers, you might get stuck. Likewise, if your little brother or sister starts climbing something meant for older kids, guide him or her to the little kid stuff. Don’t go too high. Many playgrounds have tall stuff to play on, such as towers or open passageways between equipment. Don’t climb higher than you feel comfortable, and feel free to ask your grown-up if you need help getting down. Never climb up the outside of equipment, or hoist yourself up on the roof. The view might be cool, but it’s a long way down. Look out below. The best playgrounds put down special

surfacing material, such as mulch, wood chips, sand, gravel, or rubber matting. These surfaces can help soften a fall, but that doesn’t mean you won’t get hurt, especially if you tumble from a high spot. Swing safely. Kids often get hurt at the playground because they get hit by someone on a swing. If you’re swinging, watch out for people who might be getting too close. And if you’re walking around the playground, don’t get too close to the swingers. Use your head. Sometimes you’ll see kids going headfirst down the slide or maybe two or three kids will get on a piece of equipment that’s only meant for one. Or some kids might start goofing around and trying to push each other off a swing or off of a high spot. If your grown-up sees you doing this, he or she will probably say, “Knock it off. Someone’s going to get hurt.” It’s true, so try to use the playground equipment properly. And if you get stuck, or don’t know how to get down from something, call your grown-up over so he or she can help you down. Report problems. If you see graffiti (when people write or paint on stuff), a broken swing, or find any other problems while you’re playing, tell your grown-up. He or she can report the problem so it can be fixed. Clean up. If you bring a drink or snack to the playground, clean up your trash before you leave. When you do, the park will look nice when the next kid comes along to play and you will have shown that you’re a good playground citizen. Have a great time! How can you make a good time at the playground even better? Bring a friend and only complain a little when it’s time to leave. Reviewed by: Steven Dowshen, MD Date reviewed: May 2008

This information was provided by KidsHealth, one of the largest resources online for medically reviewed health information written for parents, kids, and teens. For more articles like this one, visit www.KidsHealth.org or www.TeensHealth.org.  ©1995-2006.The Nemours Foundation

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TENNIS TIPS

By USPTA/PTR Master Professional Fernando Velasco

How To Execute The Two-Handed High Backhand Volley Approach Shot In previous newsletters, I offered tips on how to hit a forehand groundstroke, a two-handed backhand, one-handed backhand, forehand volley, the two handed backhand volley, the serve, the forehand half-volley, the one-handed backhand volley, the overhead “smash”, the forehand service return, the backhand service return, and the forehand high volley approach shot. In this issue, I will offer you instructions on how to execute the two-handed backhand high approach shot. This shot is used when a player is caught in “no-person’s land” (around the service line area) and receives a high ball to volley. The important part of this shot is to be able to hit a deep volley to the feet of the opponents and/or to hit a deep volley close to the baseline, so the opponent is put in a defensive mode and hits a softer ball so the player can now move closer to the net for the “killer or placement volley”. In the illustrations, Linda Henson, a player at the Grey Rock Tennis Club, shows the proper technique to execute this stroke. Step 1: The Ready Position and Split Step: When Linda realizes that she is caught in “no-person’s land”, she takes the split step by bending the knees and staying on her toes. Her racket is in the volley position and her feet are angled toward the path of the incoming ball. Step 2: The Back Swing: Once Linda realizes that the ball has been directed to her backhand, she will turn her upper body and will take the racket slightly back. Notice that the left hand next to the right 10

hand to allow her to keep her center of gravity in the center. She has loaded her weight on her left foot and will be ready to step forward to meet the ball. She will make a slight change toward the continental grip on both hands. Step 3: The Point of Contact: Linda now is ready to step into the ball. She has kept her eye on the ball and her center of gravity now is shifted toward the point of contact. Notice the right toe pointing to the ball meeting the racket. The face of the racket is open to allow her to hit behind the ball and allow maximum net height and allow her to hit the ball deep. The control of the ball will be made with the left hand, which is holding the racket tighter. The right hand is more relaxed and helps keep the face of the racket in a 45 degree angle at the point of contact. Step 4: The Follow Through: Once Linda has made contact with the ball, she finishes the follow through with her wrist laid back. Her right arm is next to her body and her eyes have shifted toward her target. Step 5: The Move for the Kill Volley: As the ball is headed toward her opponent and Linda realizes that her shot it deep, now she moves close to the net for the put away volley. If her shot was not deep, Linda will decide to stay close to the service line to protect the lob over her head. By the look in her eyes and her smile, she is ready to go for the “kill volley”.

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