0 0 0 16B - The Michigan Daily - Weekend Magazine - Thursday, September 26, 2002 DIETS Continued from Page 101B complex over-refined and touched foods," DeMuth-Nakamoto said. Eating in moderation can often be difficult in college when students are3 placed in situations where there is an abundance of food, like cafeterias. Yet, the Residential Dining Services' MSmart Healthy Dining Program provides students with healthy alternatives and nutritional information. "The MSmart program designates certain menu items as MSmart according to the protein, fat and calorie amounts. Another way we promote healthy eating is by making many of our menu items from fresh, high-quality ingredients," Blackburn said. By providing students with nutri- ent information, healthy and nutri- tious lifestyles are encouraged. Yet dieting itself is a common fad, espe- cially for people in college atmos- pheres. "I think every female feels pres- sured to meet the requirements of an 'ideal woman.' This campus has a - lot of people bending to the pressure of being thin, not healthy. People forget that food is nourishment, not the enemy," Cook said. Rather than jump from fad diet to fad diet, students should consider a lifetime of health and fitness. "Eat foods that are minimally processed, since that's where most of the fat and sugar get added, and be active," Blackburn said. "For weight loss, eat smaller portions of high calorie foods, eat a variety of foods that you enjoy (because it never works in the long run to elim- inate your favorite foods) and increase activity," she added. Thus, the jumping from one fad diet to the next is often the tempo- rary solution to a lifelong problem. Instead, health and fitness should be a part of students' everyday routines rather than a quick fix. 2- SE MG G~~row~ 010I CA"p 2-4 ~I , i-11&SPRsta Courtesy of USDA -0 -. DISORDERS Continued from Page 6B Pearson. "However, women suffer with this feeling for long periods of their lives." Dr. Beye explained that while anyone can develop an eating disorder, there are groups of men who are more likely to suffer from one. "Originally, athletes with weight requirements like jockeys and wrestlers were the only ones known to have eating disorders," she said. "Other groups, such as models and homosexuals are affected. The most relevant group is men whoare pursuing women partners and who are feeling insecure. More men fall into the same dilemmas women face when dating." Body image and self-esteem seem to be the most significant factors affecting those A look at the underside of U of M .y www.universitysecretscom who suffer from eating disorders or a dis- torted sense of self, regardless of gender. Ideals of attractiveness and accept- ance among peers have influenced many to visit the gym often. "I work out a lot to keep on top of things, but there is also a mental image aspect. Guys want to look good for girls to notice them," noted Panglinan. Still, while some people may work out to look good, others are obsessed with the mere act of exercising. Compulsive Exercise is a disorder of which many students are unaware. Peo- ple who are addicted to exercise may be anorexic or bulimic and have low self- esteem. According to information pub- lished by the nonprofit awareness organization Anorexia Nervosa and Related Eating Disorders, Inc., there are two major warning signs to look for. The first sign is "when the activity stops being fun and becomes a chore or duty and the person suffering feels guilty when they do not exercise." The second is when a person hears and ignores repeated comments from family, friends, and physicians about their health. "It's common for men with eating dis- orders to have obsessive and compulsive behaviors," said Dr. Beye. "There is always a psychological conflict that is in denial. Most don't even know why they have an eating disorder." .: _ v f v M . -- - Chanel 2y2SS)H 4 Lancome Donna Karan DKNY Intimates Christian Dior Elizabeth Arden .._... ...and many more! Z Ne catio Z 615 E. Liberty o Ann Arbor Across from Borders Books ° 734-913-4331 ,racsforMen & Women 20% 0OFF ANY PURCHASE I WITH CUP1ON 4 SESONPE~r urcba I