Northwest Missouri State University - Tower Yearbook (Maryville, MO)

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A stretch tor good health Traditional diets supersede fad diets and exercise remains key in weight loss. by Jessica Hartley Throwing out the Food Guide Pyramid, the basic nutritional guideline taught for years, students opted for low-carb fad diets of thick, juicy hamburgers wrapped in leafy lettuce and body bending stretches to stay healthy. Atkins and the South Beach low-carb diets became an American phenomenon in fad diets. Others looking for a change opted for Weight Watchers or the Zone Diet. But some, such as Assistant Professor of Family and Consumer Science Jenell Ciak, were skeptical whether the diets were even effective. Most professionals discouraged fad diets as quick fixes and encouraged the use of the Food Guide Pyramid. The Pyramid was designed to show a healthy diet that could be obtained from a variety of foods, Ciak said. The most important diet is one that supplies all the nutrients you need to support or maximize ones quality of life, Ciak said. Most popular diets have a magic food, drug or activity that appeals to people. There is no magic involved. Ciak said the general public did not have the knowledge to makewise food choices, especially with the availability of low-nutrient-dense foods. Remember the Union is a commercial establishment. They only sell what the consumer will buy. It is like the healthy snack items in vending machines. They are not there because people don ' t buy them, Ciak said. Campus nutritionist, Molly Driftmier, said there were plenty of food choices available in the Student Union to keep students healthy, however. She said students came to college and were unfamiliar with making their own health decisi(ms and did not realize how to use what ' s available. Eating healthy is important, especially for college students, to keep your energy level up, Driftmier said. If you start now it ' s gonna be easier for the rest of your life. Students and community members focused on staying healthy not only through diet, but through exercise. Director of Athletics. Matt Johnson said students had a lot of resources available on campus to stay healthy, including intramural sports, the recreation center and the fitness center. The Maryville Community Center was another venue students opted for when looking for a unique way to workout. One type of workout was yoga, an ancient art used to harmonize the body, mind and spirit. It involved deep breathing and slowly stretching into various positions. The practice of yoga makes the body strong and flexible. It also improves the function of the respiratory, circulatory, digestive and hormonal systems, Maryville Community Center ' s recreations supervisor Jenny Wagoner said. Yoga brings about emotional stability and clarity of mind. Pilate ' s, another popular exercise, was a series of controlled movements that focused on improving flexibiUty and strength without adding bulk. I beheve that both yoga and Pilate ' s has become an evolution in health. Both methods have grown in interest and effectiveness over the years, Wagoner said. They both offer something unique and effective, which is whypeople have grown to like it. Wagoner said there were many benefits of exercise, like burning fat, exercising your heart, reducing stress, improving mood, boosting self- esteem, improving flexibility and improving overall body function. Nicole Cervantes, who attended Pilate ' s classes at the commiuiity center, agreed that exercising had its benefits, as well as eating right. The benefit of exercising is that I have more energy throughout the day and it keeps my body in shape. Cervantes said. I try to exercise and eat right every week because it makes me feel better overall about myself. 28 exercise DESIGNED BV | ASHLEE MeJIA

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Mark and Roger express defiance toward paying rent. Tine production kept audience attention with loud music and participation, pnoio by Mike Dye Characters Mark and Roger are shocked to hear their landlord is shutting down their building unless they come up with past due rent. The roommates supported a protest their friend Maureen demonstrated, photo by Mike Dye After being mugged. Collins retreats to Mark and Roger ' s apartment. The struggles each character encountered were what brought them closer as friends, photo by Mike Dye Features 27

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Trainer Kathryn Hawley lunges forward to stretch out her muscles and relax her mind. At this point, in the field of Yoga, higher regulation associations are impossible to get into unless you have more extensive certifications, Hawley said, photo by Mike Dye Load up on fruits and veggies The most neglected portion of the Food Guide Pyramid was the fruits and vegetables. Individuals needed five servings a day to get needed vitamins and to stay healthy. No sweat The minimum amount of exercise needed was 20 minutes a day three times a week. Students found enjoyable activities that got their heart pumping and filled their week with avariety of movements. Satisfied sweet tooth Some foods were full of sugar, whic h could be det- rimental to any diet. Eating foods with sugar in mod- eration, like a fruit parfait, a rice krispie treat or pudding could fulfill the fancy for sweets without overindulg- Thirst quenched Eight glasses of water a day was the recommended amount for adults. Fluids were absorbed into the blood stream, increasing thf amount of fluids and improving circulation, water was also important to regulate body temperature and aided digestion and food absorption. health StudemiLife y