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1 Health & Human Science News Purdue University Cooperative Extension Service Wells County Office July-August, 2016 W A L K I N G O FF T H E M I D W A Y M U N C H I E S Fairs involve a lot of walking, so we ll probably burn off those extra fair food calories right? Well...maybe...if we walk up to one mile for a bag of cotton candy and three miles for a funnel cake! Big portions with lots of sugar and fat calories characterize many of the foods we traditionally associate with fairs. For many of us, attending the fair wouldn t be nearly as much fun without these tasty treats. Some may be once-a-year foods for us, and we look forward to [insert your favorite here] at the fair. So...how much exercise does it take to walk off our favorite fair foods? We know on average, we have to walk about one mile to burn 100 calories. To visualize how far that is, think approximately 12 city blocks to the mile. While the number of calories in our favorite fair food can vary depending on portion size, recipe, and more, burning of the calories of that cotton candy mentioned above could be a 12-block walk. Following are approximate distances we likely need to walk to burn off the calories of some popular midway foods: Carmel apple: 1.5 miles Corn dog, large: 2 miles Cotton candy: 1 mile Fried candy bar on a stick: 4.5 miles Funnel cake, 6-inch diameter: 3 miles Soft drink, 32 oz.: 2.5 miles Sno-cone: 2.5 miles Soft pretzel: 3 miles Does this mean we need to load a picnic basket with carrot and celery sticks before heading to the fair? No. With a little planning, it s possible to fit in many favorite fair foods. Here s how: Quench your thirst with a small soft drink instead of the larger sizes. Better yet, buy or bring along bottled water. Save your fair-day calories for something else. Split foods among several people. For example, share a large funnel cake with friends. Everyone gets a taste, and no one gets overloaded! Plan times when you ll sit down and eat, rather than graze your way from one end of the fair to the other. It s hard to keep a handle on how much we re eating when we re walking, talking, and eating at the same time. Limit yourself to one treat. Choose reasonable serving sizes of lower sugar and lower fat items for the rest of your foods. Dress in comfortable shoes so you re more likely to walk off some calories. Wear a pedometer and see how many steps you can take at the fair. One mile equals about 2,000 steps, or around two-thirds of the calories in a typical caramel apple. Check out all the food booths before making your selections. Imagine you have a calorie salary. Enjoy the foods you like the most for your salary. Finally, if you do indulge a little too much, remember to return to a more balanced way of eating the next day. A day or two of overeating won t affect our weight that much weeks of it will! Eating 100 extra calories daily can result in a 10-pound weight gain over the course of a year. Source Purdue Publication HHS-783-W

2 Page 2 Health & Human Science News CALENDAR OF EVENTS July Fourth of July, county office closed 5 EH Executive Council Meeting at 3:00 PM 5 EH President s Council Meeting at 4:00 PM 14 EH Open Class Cookie Competition Wells County 4-H Fair 26 Preserving Nature s Bounty Workshop, 6:00-8:00 PM, 4-H Community Center August Indiana State Fair Wheels of Yesteryear (Bake Sale August 13) September Labor Day, county office closed 6 EH Executive Council Meeting at 3:00 PM 6 EH President s Council Meeting at 4:00 PM th Annual Northeast Indiana Homemaker s Camp, Shiloh Park, Marion, Indiana Bluffton Street Fair 20 IEHA Fall District Meeting, Noble County 27 Fall Program Fair, 3:00-4:00 PM Destress In The Garden 4:30-5:30 PM Emergency First Aid October Wells County Health Fair, 7:00-11:00 AM, Lancaster Elementary 10 Columbus Day, County Offices Closed 20 Extension Homemakers Volunteer Work Day, 9 AM 2 PM, Wells County Community Center 25 Holiday Happenings Preserving Nature s Bounty Workshop Schedule Tuesday, July 26, 6:00-8:00 PM Wells County Community Center 4-H Park, Bluffton $3.00 registration fee, payable at the workshop PRESSURE CANNER TESTING Drop off canner and/or lid at Extension Office and pick up later in the week Wells County Community Center 4-H Park, H Park Road, Bluffton $3.00 for Gauge & Lid Inspection $5.00 for Full Canner Inspection Questions? Call (260) Monday-Friday, 8 AM to 4:30 PM Please call (260) to register Purdue Extension Wells County

3 Health & Human Science News Flowers of Life Come join us for the 70th Annual Northeast Indiana Homemaker s Camp September 7-9 at Shiloh Park in Marion, Indiana. Save the Date! Wells County 4-H Fair 2016 July 16 21, 2016 Page 5 Camp Programs and Activities Include: Morning walks Business meeting Vespers Crafts Workshops Mystery auction Silent auction Camp queen selection Programs featuring a variety of guest speakers Contact the Extension Office for registration information, REGISTRATION DUE JULY 19TH The Wells County 4-H Fair runs from July 16th to July 21st with a rodeo at the 4-H Park on July 22nd. This year s fair theme is We are 4-H, Then, Now & Tomorrow This theme was chosen to help celebrate the Indiana State Bicentennial. Fall Program Fair, September 27, :00-4:00 PM Destress In the Garden Love perfumes, lotions, oils, and candles? Get to the root of their power by discovering the therapeutic qualities of everyday plants and herbs. During this program, we will discuss several known therapeutic plants, their qualities and uses, and practice a variety of stress management techniques. 4:30-5:30 Emergency Financial First Aid Kit Safeguarding one s finances in case of a catastrophic event is an often-overlooked aspect of disaster preparedness. Be proactive with financial preparedness in advance of disasters. Use the Emergency Financial First Aid Kit to identify your important documents, medical records, and household contacts. Call the Extension Office to Register, Purdue Extension Wells County

4 Purdue University Cooperative Extension Service Wells County Office H Park Road Bluffton, IN NON-PROFIT U.S. POSTAGE PAID BLUFFTON IN PERMIT NO. 404 RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED MARK YOUR CALENDAR! This bi-monthly publication is an educational service of the Purdue University Cooperative Extension Service Wells County. Additional copies are available from the Wells County office located at H Park Road, Bluffton, IN within the Wells Co. 4-H Park. Molly M. Hoag, Editor Extension Educator Health and Human Sciences PURDUE UNIVERSITY Cooperative Extension Service Wells County Office H Park Road Bluffton, Indiana Telephone: Webpage: Also find us on: Facebook Purdue Extension Wells County or Molly Hoag-Purdue Extension

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