OBITUARIES our American Heart Association Sen. David Croll David Arnold Croll, • of Toronto, who earned a reputa- tion as one of Canada's most eloquent and respected social activists during a political career spanning more than 60 years, died June 11. He was 91. Born in Moscow, Mr. Croll settled with his family in Windsor in 1905. By age 30, he was elected mayor of Windsor and at age 34, he was elected to the Ontario provincial parliament, despite whispering cam- paigns focusing on his religion. It was during the Depres- sion that Croll earned his social activist credentials. Following his election in 1934 Sen. David Croll Social Activist to the provincial parliament and his appointment as Minister of Labor, the first Jewish cabinet minister in Canada, The Windsor Border Cities Star editorialized: . . . At Ibronto, Mayor Croll will give the people the same sterling representation he has given them as chief magistrate of this city. He can be depended upon 24 hours of the day to battle for the rights of his district and of humani- ty generally . . . The interests of his district, his Province and his country will always be nearest to his heart. And especially will he be working for the poor and the sick and the helpless and the oppress- ed . ." At the outbreak of World War II, he enlisted in the Essex Scottish regiment and attained the rank of lieute- nant colonel. He then return- ed to politics, serving for 10 years in the Parliament's House of Commons until his appointment, in 1955, as Canada's first Jewish senator. It was a position he held un- til his death. Mr. Cr011 is credited with playing pivotal roles in the development of Canada's social welfare system, in- cluding unemployment in- surance, family allowances, and the Canada Pension Plan. Mr. Croll's commitment to public service was shared by his wife, the late Sarah Levin, and her family. His nephews, Carl and Sander Levin, serve in the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives. Mr. Croll is survived by his daughters, Eunice Mouckley, Crystal Young and Sandy Papsin of Ibronto; brothers, Cecil of Windsor and Maurice of Detroit; 10 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren. Good nutrition for your heart March is National Nutrition Month, and the American Heart Association (AHA) points out that sound nutrition habits can contribute to good heart health. The human body requires a certain amount of food each day to carry out normal physical activities. The food we eat is metabolized by the body and be- comes a sort of energy fuel. Food energy is measured in units called kilocalories or what we commonly call simply "calories". Erwin Friedman, 78 Erwin Friedman, 78, of Lauderdale Lakes, Fla., formerly of Huntington Woods, died June 10. Mr. Friedman retired in 1978 as president and co- owner of Jefferson Steel Corn- pany. He was a member and officer of Congregation B'nai Moshe, a member of Beth Ibrah in N. Miami Beach, Fla., and a member of B'nai B'rith. He leaves his wife, Bertha; sons and daughters-in-law, Mickey and Marcia of West Bloomfield, Harold and Janet of Sunrise, Fla.; sisters and brother-in-law, Jean and Ted Weiss of Southfield, Evelyn Moss of Columbus, Ohio; brother and sister-in-law, Morris and Phyllis of Warren, Ohio; three grandchildren. immmmmi NEWS 1""m""m° Police Fight Road Deaths Tel Aviv (JTA) — Israel, with the world's highest per- capita rate of traffic fatalities, will establish a special National Traffic Police unit to try to reduce carnage on the highways, which has taken more lives than all of the wars since the country's founding. The new unit will begin -operations on Aug. 1 for a 21-month trial period, Fi- nance Minister Yitzhak Moda'i announced at a news conference. He said $17 mill- ion from the transportation and police budgets has been allocated for the experiment. It is "a relatively small sum in view of the impor- tance of saving lives," Mr. Moda'i said. Police Inspector-General Ya'acov Terner said 150 spe- cially trained traffic police officers will be assigned to the new unit. With 30 patrol cars, 20 motorcycles and two helicopters, they will enforce traffic regulations. If the body burns up more calories than are eaten, the result will be weight loss. Conversely, if a person eats more calories than they burn off in physical activity, the extra calories are stored in the form of fat. Approximately 3,500 ex- cess calories will result in one pound of fat. If a person habitually consumes more food than their body burns they will become overweight. As an example, if a person requires 2,300 calories per day to maintain their ideal weight, and if they consume 2,550 each day, and do not increase their physical activity, they could add one pound to their body weight in two weeks. This eating pattern, coupled with no change in exercise routine, continued throughout a year could result in a weight gain of approximately 25 pounds. Being overweight puts an extra strain on the heart. The heart of a very over- weight (obese) person works almost twice as hard as the heart of a slender person. According to the AHA, over- weight people tend to develop high blood pressure more readily than people of ideal weight. They frequently have a more elevated blood cholesterol level. And they are also more prone toward developing diabetes, a disease caused by the body's inability to use sugar properly. A person who wants to lose weight, particularly if he or she thinks he needs to lose more than 10 pounds, should consult a physician before beginning a weight reduction program. The physi- cian will evaluate the person's overall health, and make recommendations for a sensible diet. The doctor might suggest that a patient consult a dietitian for more specific advice or long-term nutri- tion counseling and assessment. On a nutritionally sound diet, weight loss will usually be slow but steady. The AHA recommends that no more than two to three pounds be lost each week. This regulated weight loss allows the body to adjust, and the dieter will find they can more effectively incorporate good eating habits into their life-style. It's important to remember that once ideal weight is reached, a person should continue to eat a wholesome, balanced diet to maintain their weight. 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