Peaks Island 2-23-2013 T. OConnor
0700- arrived on the island
0800- met the ferry, fireside shift change
0900-met the ferry, checked the welch St. parking lot
1000- met the ferry, 1 warning for dog off a leash, patrolled
1100- met the ferry, patrolled the back of the island
1200- met the ferry, checked the community center
1400 -met the ferry, checked around the school area
1500- met the ferry, medical call Ocean St.
1600- met the ferry, patrolled
1700 met the ferry, patrolled the bracket St.. area
1900- met the ferry, checked the community center
2000- met the ferry, patrolled
2100- met the ferry, patrolled around the island
2200 met the ferry, patrolled
Health Tip of the
Week
February is National Children's Dental Health
Month & City Dental
Plan Reminder
Tooth Friendly Foods for
Kids
A balanced diet helps your child build a healthy body—and that includes
strong teeth. It also helps keep little gums in good shape. On the other hand,
eating too many sugars and starches can increase your child’s risk of tooth
decay. Below are some tips on helping your child make smart food
choices:
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Serve your child a variety of healthful foods. Focus on fruits,
vegetables, whole grains, and milk and dairy products. Also include protein
foods, such as lean meats, poultry, fish, beans, eggs, and nuts.
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Notice when your child eats foods with sugar or starch in them. Sugar is
found not only in sweets, but also in fruits, some vegetables, most milk
products, and many processed foods—even some that don’t taste sweet. Starch is
found in breads, crackers, pasta, and many snack foods. The goal is not to cut
out all these foods. Instead, aim to choose and use them wisely.
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Serve sugary or starchy foods with a meal rather than by themselves. Since
more saliva is released during a meal, it helps wash food particles off the
teeth. This reduces the chance for cavities.
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Limit the number of snack times during the day. When your child does snack,
offer him or her nutritious foods. Kid-pleasing examples include
cheese, raw veggies, plain yogurt, or a piece of fruit.
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Read food labels. Avoid foods and drinks with lots of added sugar, such as
soft drinks, candy, and other sweets. Also skip the high-starch,
low-nutrition snacks, such as chips.
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Beware of sticky foods, such as chewy candy. These foods are not easily
washed away by a drink or saliva. As a result, they have high cavity-causing
potential.
