Empower teens with the knowledge they need to make better food choices. Skin care, memory and learning, athletic ability and mental attitude all require healthy food choices. This slide show was produced for the Oaks Christian High School Symposium 2010, Westlake Village, California.

1. Bon Appétit Oaks Christian School Presentation FOOD FIGHT!!! Dr. Nancy Doreo, DC www.DrDoreo.com

2. Principle Centered Health The power that made the body, heals the body Everything is connected Lifestyle can hurt you or help you Ignorance is not bliss….it is the kiss of death If God made it, eat it; if He didn’t, leave it alone! Dr. Nancy Doreo, DC www.DrDoreo.com

3. 4 Stresses Mental/Emotional Distress Your place of balance “Health Haven” Nutritional/Chemical Distress Electromagnetic Distress Physical/Structural Distress Out of balance signs & symptoms “Dis-Ease Dr. Nancy Doreo, DC www.DrDoreo.com

4. #1 Artificial Sweeteners Aspartame; Saccharin; Sucralose; Xylitol; Sorbital; Maltilol These have been associated with everything from cancer to seizures to thyroid disease. Watch your breath sweeteners, candies, kid foods Absolutely do not give to children If it say’s “Sugar-Free” – beware! Dr. Nancy Doreo, DC www.DrDoreo.com

5. #2 Processed Meats Nitrate/Nitrite foods; pork; bologna, hot dogs; any luncheon meat w/ additives or preservatives. Nitrites have long been suspected as being a cause of stomach cancer in adults. It has been linked with leukemia and ADD/ADHD in children. Dr. Nancy Doreo, DC www.DrDoreo.com

6. Nitrate and Nitrite Will cause cancer in 100% of lab animals at 2ppm MOST FOODS CONTAIN 11- 48ppm! BACON CONTAINS 100ppm AFTER COOKING Dr. Nancy Doreo, DC www.DrDoreo.com

7. Nitrate and Nitrite “Children who ate more than a dozen [nitrate] hot dogs per month…had nine times the normal risk of childhood leukemia” Dr. Nancy Doreo, DC www.DrDoreo.com

8. #5 Microwaves Alters foods at the molecular level. Substitute: try toaster oven or pressure cookers for time-savings options Dr. Nancy Doreo, DC www.DrDoreo.com

9. #6 Fried Foods These are the deep fried, breaded items. Substitute: Sauté is fine; use good quality oils like olive oil, safflower, sunflower or avocado. No Canola Dr. Nancy Doreo, DC www.DrDoreo.com

10. How do you discern through all of the information? #1 Does it do any harm? Drugs, medications Vitamin C, Beta Carotene or Vitamin A, Vitamin D #2 Does it seem logical? Chemotherapy; Gall Bladder Removal Optimize immune system; dietary changes; Chiropractic Adjustments #3 Is it of God’s creation? Hydrogenated Fats; Artificial Sweeteners Fruits, vegetables, grains, honey, meats A wise man will hear and increase in learning, and a man of understanding will acquire wise counsel. – Proverbs 1:5 #4 Can it be Tested? Iridiology; AK; Symptomatology Blood Tests; MRI; x-rays Dr. Nancy Doreo, DC www.DrDoreo.com

11. Soda If you drink 1 medium soda per day from a fast-food drive through. That’s about $1 per day and a total of $30 dollars per month and $360 per year. What could you buy with that money? A Wii? PS3? Clothes? Movies? Dr. Nancy Doreo, DC www.DrDoreo.com

12. Soda What health problems are associated with drinking soda? Fatigue, weight gain, digestive problems, edema/swelling, ACNE, bags under the eyes, Diabetes, bladder infections. How much money could you save by avoiding these health problems? The longer you do it, the more health problems you will have. Dr. Nancy Doreo, DC www.DrDoreo.com

13. Artificial Colors Food colorings are easily recognized by the use of a number. (i.e. FD&C #4) There were 80 colors and dyes used in the early 1900s. One by one they have slowly been banned because of adverse reactions. Today, there are only nine colors approved by the Food and Drug Administration. Lakes: dyes which have been mixed with alumina hydrate (a natural or synthetic oxide of aluminum) to make them soluble. Dr. Nancy Doreo, DC www.DrDoreo.com

14. Artificial Colors These are all coal tar derivatives. A report in USA Today (Jan 00) said that studies suggest that coal tar may cause leukemia, non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, and multiple myeloma. High content of mercury, arsenic, fluoride and lead which are found in coal Dr. Nancy Doreo, DC www.DrDoreo.com

15. Juice Consumption Children who drink at least 12 ounces of fruit juice a day are more likely to be obese and short. 42% of those who drank at least 12 ounces of fruit juice per day were short. Of children who drank less juice, only 14% were short. 53% of the juice drinkers scored in the 75th percentile for fat content compared to only 32% of those who drank more water. Those who drank less juice showed no nutritional deficiencies as compared to their peers. – Pediatrics, 8/97. Dr. Nancy Doreo, DC www.DrDoreo.com

16. Changing Eating Habits Set the example!!! Ecclesiates 4:9-10 says..."Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their work; If one falls down, his friend can help him up. But pity the man who falls and has no one to help him up!" When changing habits, do it gradually. Don’t offer unhealthy foods – don’t even have them in the house. Challenge your friends to eat healthy! Dr. Nancy Doreo, DC www.DrDoreo.com

17. Eat to Live or Live to Eat? “Thou shouldst eat to live; not live to eat.” SocratesGreek philosopher in Athens (469 BC - 399 BC) Dr. Nancy Doreo, DC www.DrDoreo.com

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19. Hydrogenated (trans) Fats: BAD FATS found in almost every processed food in the supermarket. Read the ingredient label on everything trans fatty acids have the capacity to do more harm than saturated fats they increase bad cholesterol, decrease the good cholesterol and thus, increase the risk of coronary heart disease. Dr. Nancy Doreo, DC www.DrDoreo.com

20. Where do we consume hydrogenated fats? Almost every processed food in the supermarket from soups to chips, crackers to cookies, pastries to mixes of all kinds, including some pasta and rice mixes. frozen foods like pizza and pot pies and even some cereals. When you order or cook deep-fried foods such as donuts, French fries, chicken, fish, etc., vegetable (hydrogenated) shortenings are often used to fry them. Margarine…this is the "stuff" from which margarine is made. Dr. Nancy Doreo, DC www.DrDoreo.com

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22. Hot Dogs Poor Choice… Oscar Meyer 16oz Ingredients: Mechanically Separated Turkey, Pork, Water, Corn Syrup, Dextrose, Flavor, Sodium Phosphate, Sodium Erythorbate, Sodium Nitrate. Prices range from $2.69 to $2.89 Healthier Choice… Applegate Farms Chicken Hot Dogs Ingredients: Chicken Water, Salt, Honey, Natural Spices, French Onion, Fresh Garlic, Onion Powder. Price: $3.89 for 12oz. Shelton’s Chicken Weiners Ingredients: Mechanically Separated Chicken, Water, Sea Salt, Mustard, Spices Price: 12oz $2.99 Dr. Nancy Doreo, DC www.DrDoreo.com

23. Tater Tots Poor Choice… Ore Ida Ingredients: Potatoes, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Salt, Yellow Corn Flour, Onions, Natural Flavor, Dextrose, Disodium Dihydrogen Phosphate (to retain color). Prices Range from $2.28 for 32oz. to 32 oz 2/$4.00 Healthier Choice… Spud Pups by Cascadian Farms Ingredients: Organic Potatoes, Organic Hi-Oleic Safflower Oil, Palm Oil, Salt, Organic Corn Flour, Organic Dehydrated Potato, Contains Less Than 0.5% Apple Juice Concentrate, Citric Acid and Natural Flavor. Prices range from $2.49 to $2.59 for 16oz. Dr. Nancy Doreo, DC www.DrDoreo.com

24. The Milk Contraversy: Dr. Nancy Doreo, DC www.DrDoreo.com

25. Calcium Sources 1 OZ CHEESE 207mg 8 OZ MILK 300mg 1 CUP COLLARD GREENS 357 mg 1 CUP RICE MILK (plain, calcium-fortified) 200-300 mg 1 CUP TURNIP GREENS 249 mg 1 CUP BLACK-EYED PEAS 211 mg 1 CUP KALE 179 mg 2 TABLESPOONS SESAME SEEDS 176 mg 1 CUP OKRA 176 mg 1 CUP BOK CHOY 158 mg 1 T BLACKSTRAP MOLASSES 137 mg 5 MEDIUM FIGS 135 mg 1/4 CUP ALMONDS 97 mg 1 CUP BROCCOLI 94 mg 1/2 CUP AMARANTH 74 mg 1/2 CUP DRIED APRICOTS 43 mg 1/2 CUP QUINOA 25 mg FYI: Maple syrup has twice as much calcium as milk. (now don’t go drinking 3 glasses per day!) Dr. Nancy Doreo, DC www.DrDoreo.com

26. #8 Refined Carbohydrates white sugar, white flour “unbleached or unbrominated" foods corn syrup and HFCS "enriched" foods, etc. Whole grain products do not need “enriching” because everything is already there. Refined carbs increase the chances of Diabetes, weight issues and digestive disorders. Dr. Nancy Doreo, DC www.DrDoreo.com

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28. Don’t Blame The Food Industry Dr. Nancy Doreo, DC www.DrDoreo.com Or should we? Who is behind all of this?

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30. How Do You Get Sick? Energy Optimum Health Long Life Disease Cancer Death Magic? Or Purposeful? Year of Birth Hydrogenated Fat/Animal Fats Smoking Pollution (Water/Air) Genetics [?????] Food Preservatives/Dyes Fried Food/ Fast Food Vaccines No Exercise Stress (Mental/Physical) Radiation Drugs Meat [hormones, steroids, etc] [?????] Genetics Clean Air/Water Whole Foods Vitamins Balanced Life Faith/Beliefs Mental Stability Exercise Relaxation Minerals Fruits/Vegetables Nuts/Seeds Dr. Nancy Doreo, DC www.DrDoreo.com

31. Dr. Nancy Doreo, DC www.DrDoreo.com Don’t go overboard!

32. Dr. Nancy Doreo, DC www.DrDoreo.com I’m sure you’re smarter than that….. But, do you understand the Battle? The Fight with Food?

33. Dr. Nancy Doreo, DC www.DrDoreo.com How do your know for sure?

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35. Eating Out = Eating More Food marketing – “value added” Bigger portions Combination meals Dr. Nancy Doreo, DC www.DrDoreo.com

36. When Less is More Fast food hamburger (avg. size) 1957 – 1 ounce 210 calories 2011 – 6 ounces 618 calories Popcorn: 1957 – 3 cups 170 calories 2011 – 16 cups 900 calories Butterfinger®: 1990 – 2.1 oz 270 calories 2011 – 5.0 oz 680 calories Dr. Nancy Doreo, DC www.DrDoreo.com

37. Summary Food, food everywhere Super-sized is “normal” Plan ahead Know your options Pack your own Dr. Nancy Doreo, DC www.DrDoreo.com

38. Soft Drink Super Sizing Coca-Cola® (avg. size) 1894 – 6.5 oz 79 calories - 4t sugar 2011 – 20.0 oz 250 calories -16t sugar Double Gulp® from 7-Eleven® 2011 – 64.0 oz 600 calories -152t sugar 64.0 20.0 6.5 Dr. Nancy Doreo, DC www.DrDoreo.com

40. To maintain stable blood sugar and insulin levelsDr. Nancy Doreo, DC www.DrDoreo.com

41. firstline therapy Serving Sizes Dr. Nancy Doreo, DC www.DrDoreo.com

42. LET’S CLOSE THE GAPbetween our thoughts & actions Thought Good Intentions Powerless unless acted on Action Physical Actions Responsible for ALL results Dr. Nancy Doreo, DC www.DrDoreo.com

43. Take Care FOR Yourself Thought Action Truth Integrity Dr. Nancy Doreo, DC www.DrDoreo.com What about our future of FOOD ETHICS? How will that fit in?

44. Easy Solutions for a busy life: Eliminate Fast Foods Make FRUITS and VEGETABLES your fast food choices Stand up to your peers Get BACK TO NATURE and away from MAN-U-FrACTURED ! Ask yourself:”Will this help me meet my goals, taking me one step toward health?” Dr. Nancy Doreo, DC www.DrDoreo.com

45. Pus, Zits, Dark Circles…No MORE Dr. Nancy Doreo, DC www.DrDoreo.com

46. Principle Centered Health If God made it, eat it; if He didn’t, leave it alone! Wayne Pickering, Nutritionist Only YOU can take care of yourself It is YOUR job to eat well, take your vitamins and exercise (not your Parent’s) Make Healthier Choices Be Prepared Dr. Nancy Doreo, DC www.DrDoreo.com

47. Bon Appétit! Eat Well Dr. Nancy Doreo, DC www.DrDoreo.comScienceBasedNutrition, Health Coach™, FirstLineTherapy