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“Canadians are not as well-fed or nourished as wethink wean.” That was the conclusion of community nutritionist. Lorna Miller, Monday " she talked to mo people at MacGregor senior public school during a Nutritional Improvement Project (NIP) lecture. "We don't have the overt signs of malnutrition like scurvy or berri berri but these are things that could result eventually from Vita- min deficiencies," she said. The Kitchener-Waterloo Weavers Guild will hold a Tea and Weaving Sale at the Adult Recreation Centre. 185 King St. s., Saturday, Nov. 29, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Place mats, scarves, and wall hangings will be sold at the event. The public is welcome to attend. A blood donor clinic will be held by the Kitchener- Waterloo branch of the Cana- dian Red Cross Society. today, Nov. 26, at First United Church, corner of King and William Streets, from 2 to 4:30 p.m. and 6 to 8:30p.m. Weaving sale Blood clinic Mrs. Miller cited the re- We now offer your complete painting needs 0 Residential 0 Commercial 0 Industrial llFighit, this: PITTSBURGH PAINTS Expert says Cstnadian s tmdiiii'i'i'i'i;iii'ii'iiii'iri";i2ji"""'"" Area Bistributors survey showed Iron acn- ciencies in every age group in every part of Canada. Iron detieiencies in the male population should be an eye-opener to my of suits of a Nutritioit Canada survey to back up her con- tention that Canadians are tmdermourutged, The survey also showed significant iron deficiencies in pregnant women: _ closely," said Mrs. Miller. Serious deficiencies of calcium, riboflavin, and vitamin D were found in all groups of the Canadian population. Fifty to sixty percent of the population was class- ed as overweight by the survey. A lack of adequate protein was also of concern to Canadian nutritionists. "This one is the greatest concern to me because we have a potential protein shortage in the future. We must look at more a‘lter- natives or protein substi- "Wé have to look at vita- min supplements for preg- nant women a little more "By increasing milk con- sumption we could eliminate this problem," said Mrs. Miller. tutes. " "It's pretty hand to get people to listen, change and self-evaluate their eating habits. But we must en- eourage'mem with positive steps." “Many people think a well-balanced diet is a col- fee with chocolate donuts in each hand." the ages of " and 64 are caused try low-fat diets that burned off. To combat the poor " trition of Gauchos. Mrs. Miller encouraged the audi- ence to start with them- selves and their friends. shortages in you between Because of our life-style and eating habits. many diseases are self-imposed said Mrs. Miller. "The individual has con- tml over diseases such as diabetes, and cardio-vas- cular disease. If an individu- al decidedit wouldbecheap- er to prevent than to treat them, many nutritional problems would be elimi- People problems can be serious problems. w This 'is what Ontario 'is doing to help salve them in advance. Recently arrangements were made for a group of Indian chuldren to attend the public school in a northern Ontario town. The principal of the school in the town was aware that Indian children sometimes had a rough tlme at the hands of other students, and to try to forestall thus kind at situation, he called In a Human Rights Commission counsellor to talk to the other children, The counsellor asked the children if any of them had ever moved to a new school, and what they thought It would feel like if they were the strangers, In this way he helped them understand how the Indian chi ldren would be feeling when they armed. and the Integratlon proceeded relatively smoothly Community counselling IS one of the major roles of your Ontario Human Rights Commission We hold seminars and dis- cussnons with police In areas where there are communication barriers between them and mmonty groups. to help relieve ten- SIon and promote mutual understanding “Health care costs are the belt motivator we have. It costs more than Moo a day per person to keep a patient in hospital." After the -teeture, Mrs. 1.irEtaoEsTorHEhaosnEs.................,'UP' ASP CANADAzAYEAROFTHELAND.............. GILES CARTOONS . . . . . . '7ltie 'Bty0'i)Q0tSli0tt, _:',-llll'-)tti""" NOW Tia. ' AVAILABLE Waterloo Square. King Street South. Waterloo. 745-5121 Province of Ontario William Davis, Premier jlri1iiiiiil. of MP, Sharon Klimt and Barhen Kenn. an- swered questions from the audience. The final lecture in the SOMETHING HAPPENED J.Hqiier.....'........ We attend meetings of immigrants and native-horn minority groups to explain to them both their rights under the legislation and their responsibilities as citizens of this Province. We also help bring people Into contact with local agencres like home-and-school groups, community and government agen- cies, and churches, which are available to help but which many people don't even know exist. Wherever there's a difficulty based on race, language. colour or creed. the Human Rights ommission is available to generate discussion and motivate people to develop understanding and respect for the other's point of view, It you would Ge more information or assistance, contact the Human Rights Commission at any of the lollowmg addresses HAMILTON SAULT STE MARIE 1 West Avenue South l25 Brock Street Postal Zone L8N 299 Postal Zone Hill 386 Telephone 527-2951 Telephone 949-3331 KENDRA SUDBURY 808 Robertson Street 1538 LaSalle Beulevi Postal Zone P9N 10t9 Postal Zone P3A 127 Telephone 468-3128 Telephone 566-3071 KITCHENER THUNDER BAY 824 King Street West 435 James St South Postal Zone N26 161 Postal Zone P7E 6E3 Telephone 744-7308 Telephone 4754693 Our job IS to help bring people together and encourage healthier relationships among all groups. _ 560 Wellington Street Postal Zone N6A 3R4 Tetephone 438-6141 OTTAWA 2197 RIVEfSlde Drive Postal Zone KIH 7X3 Telephone 731-2415 LONDON O Wellington Street 400 Unuverssty Avenue stalirone N6A 394 Postal Zone MM 1T7 1ephone 438-6141 Telephone 965-6841 FTAWA WINDSOR 97 RuverSAde Drwe 500 Ouellette Avenue rstaIZone K1H 7X3 PostalZone MM 183 Iephone 731-2M5 Telephone 256261 l Ontario Human Rights Commieelon Ministry of Labour Bette Stephenson. M.D., Minister will beheld t25 Brock Street Postal Zone Hill 386 Telephone 949-3331 SUDBURY 1538 LaSaue Boulevard Postal Zone P3A 127 Telephone 566-3071 THUNDER BAY 435 James St South Postal Zone P7E 6E3 Telephone 4754693 TORONTO Monday at Manor len- ior public school. The lec- ture will begin ath00 pan. with employees of Miracle Food Mart discussing how to get the best value for tooddollan.