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(NAPSA)—If you are a new orexpectant mom, then you alreadyknow how important calcium, ironand folic acid are to you and yourbaby. But are you aware of thebenefits of docosahexaenoic acid,commonly known as DHA?

DHA, an omega-3 long chainpolyunsaturated fatty acid, is oneof the important building blocks ofhuman brain tissue and the cen-tral nervous system. Mom providesDHA to baby during pregnancy.After baby is born, breast milk isthe primary source of DHA. It isimportant for moms to have goodlevels of DHA in their own bodies,during lactation, so that the nutri-ent can be passed on to baby. Goodsources of DHA for mom duringpregnancy and lactation are eggyolks and oily fish such as tuna,salmon and sardines.

“DHA is an important nutrientthroughout life. But it’s especiallyvital during early childhood whenthe mind and body are still devel-oping,” advises Christine Wood,M.D., pediatrician and author ofHow to Get Kids to Eat Great andLove It! “Recent studies haveshown that DHA and ARA (arachi-donic acid) are important for achild’s developing mind and visionthroughout the first two years oflife.” Research is continuing toexplore and explain the impor-tance of DHA in the diets of nurs-ing infants and toddlers.

Now, for the first time, DHA isavailable in a line of jarred babyfoods! Beech-Nut Nutrition Corp.recently introduced Beech-Nut®

First Advantage™, the first line ofbaby food with the two importantfatty acids, DHA and ARA.Beech-Nut First Advantage isavailable in 13 delicious flavorsincluding Cinnamon Raisin Gra-nola with Pears, Sweet PotatoSoufflé and Peaches, Oatmeal andCinnamon. You can find FirstAdvantage at your local grocer oronline at www.beech-nut.com/FA.

“First Advantage is more thana unique new baby food, it is atrue advance in infant nutrition,”notes Dr. Wood. “It offers parentsa convenient, nutritious way tomake sure their babies continueto receive DHA by providing thesefatty acids in a solid food diet.”

First Advantage is part of anutritious start for baby. Here area few tips on nutrition based onyour baby’s stage of development.

• You Are What Your MommyEats (pre-natal)—A varied and

nutritious diet with plenty ofDHA, calcium, folic acid, fiber andiron is recommended for theexpectant mom.

• Breast is Best (0 to 2years)—Breast milk is the mostperfect source of human nutrition.It provides your baby with antibod-ies to fight disease and infection,strengthens the bond betweenmother and child, and containsDHA, a nutrient linked to improvedmental and visual development.

• Eating Well from Day One(6 months to 12 months)—Theminute a child is introduced tosolid foods, she begins to developtaste preferences and eatinghabits. Provide her with a goodrole model! Sit the family downevery night and provide eachmember with a wholesome meal.

• Brown Bagging It (3 yearsand up)—Once children areready for school, they are going tobe faced with challenges to thehealthy guidelines you have pro-vided. Send healthy packedlunches to school most of the timeto ensure a well-balanced meal.

Practicing good eating habitsand providing your baby with theimportant nutrients she needs willget you one step closer to raising ahappy, healthy child. “Many of theailments that plague Americans ata younger and younger age can beattributed to a poor diet high insaturated fats and sugars, and lowin important nutrients,” explainsDr. Wood. “DHA is proving to beone of these important nutrientsand we are learning that DHAinfluences many aspects of healthfrom birth to old age.”

For more information on DHA,Beech-Nut First Advantage andinfant nutrition, log on towww.beech-nut.com/FA.

Good Nutrition Should Start With Birth

Rising To The Occasion(NAPSA)—There’s intriguing

news for everyone who hates thatawkward feeling one can get whilestanding in an elevator and notknowing where to look or what todo. The Sears Tower in Chicago, LeParker Meridien hotel in New Yorkand several other buildings nation-wide sympathize with guests’plight and have taken extra stepsto entertain visitors on these oftenuncomfortable journeys.

The Sears Tower Skydeck re-vamped one of the world’s fastestelevator systems as part of a mas-sive multimillion dollar renova-tion project in 2000. The elevatorpipes in Sinatra’s “My Kind ofTown” and takes guests 1,600 feetper minute to the 103rd floor.High-tech videos stream footage,on a 50-inch flat screen monitor, ofChicago highlights and amazingviews—compliments of NASA andthe Space Shuttle Endeavor.

“We wanted to capture visitors’attention right away,” said GeorgeRumel, general manager, SearsTower. “The elevator footageentertains our guests and givesthem a broader perspective of theamazing city views they are aboutto experience upon entering theSkydeck.”

Architects and interior design-ers across the country are search-ing to enhance the elevator expe-rience for restless travelers. Itcould be an uplifting experience inmore ways than one.

(NAPSA)—Adding a privacyfence to a backyard can create asecluded outdoor room for enter-taining or relaxing, and addssecurity to a home as well. Pri-vacy fences are also a popular wayto enclose a swimming pool andcan provide a barrier againstnoise and unattractive adjoiningproperties.

Traditional board fences areoffered in both wood and vinyl,and come in a variety of stylesand colors. Slatted chain-linkfences also offer homeowners pri-vacy. Fences can completely shielda property from its neighbors orhave a slightly open design toallow air to flow through to keepbackyards cool and better with-stand high winds.

Some popular styles of boardfences include the semi-openshadowbox, or good neighborstyle, where boards are affixed toboth sides of the fence, creating apleasant, uniform look that hidesthe fence posts and allows air tocirculate through the yard. Fencescan also be constructed of boardsof varying widths to create a semi-open look.

Privacy fences can be con-structed with arched or concavecurves, and post caps, finials orlatticework are often added to pro-vide architectural detail. Boardscan also be personalized with cut-out designs or by shaped tops.Baseboards and crown moldingdetails can also be added to cus-tomize a privacy fence.

Wood privacy fencing can bepainted or stained to match thecolor scheme of the house, or leftunfinished for a more natural look,while vinyl usually comes inwhite, beige or light gray.

Chain-link fences can also pro-vide privacy if slats are installed.Slats can be inserted vertically ordiagonally, according to the pref-erence of the homeowner, and areavailable in aluminum, polyethyl-ene or wood. Slats that look like ahedge are also available.

Homeowners can choose from awide variety of color choices tocoordinate the fence to theirhome, and can use alternating col-ors to form attractive patterns.Slats are available in severalwidths, which allow for both semi-private and private styles.

For a reputable fence contrac-tor, visit the American FenceAssociation Web site at www.americanfenceassociation.com or call(800) 822-4342.

Fences Create A Secluded Oasis

FENCE ME IN—Latticeworkand post caps customize thelook of a privacy fence.

(NAPSA)—Although it’s one ofthe few certainties of life, most ofus avoid the subject of death.

As a result, family membersmay experience not only sorrow ata loved one’s passing, but also con-fusion and uncertainty: Did Dadhave a will? Where is it? Wheredid he put his military dischargepapers? Did he say he had twobank accounts or three?

One of the best ways to informloved ones of estate-related mat-ters is to sit down and put every-thing in writing. To direct organi-zational efforts and ensure thatimportant details are not over-looked, it may be wise to use apreprinted, “fill-in-the-blank”guide. These guides are helpfulbecause they include pages forimportant estate and financialinformation, as well as sections forthe recording of final arrange-ments and cemetery memorializa-tion. One of these guides, the Per-sonal Planning Guide from DignityMemorial™ funeral and cremationproviders, is easy to complete andoffered without charge.

Put It In WritingDignity Memorial providers

suggest you write down and leavethe following for family andfriends:

• Personal statistics, such asSocial Security number, date andplace of birth, birthplace ofmother and father, mother ’smaiden name, information relat-ing to service in the armed forces.

• The location of your will, thename and contact information ofits executor, and the name,address and phone number of theattorney who prepared it. Alsonote the location of all checkingand savings accounts plus safetydeposit boxes.

• Credit card accounts should

be listed with account numbersand expiration dates. List all lifeinsurance policies. Include policynumbers, company names andbeneficiaries and note whetherthe policies are term, whole life,universal or group. Real estateholdings should be described withthe addresses, property descrip-tions and location of deeds.

• Final arrangement wishesshould be explained in detail, suchas where the memorial serviceshould be held, who should pre-side, and what music should beplayed. Note if you prefer a tradi-tional burial with casket, or cre-mation. Also, consider where youwish to be buried, or, if you choosecremation, if you want the ashesscattered or kept in an urn. If youown cemetery plots, be sure toinclude this information.

To obtain a free copy of the Per-sonal Planning Guide, call 1-800-9-CARING. A Dignity Memorialsales representative will mail youa Personal Planning Guide, or, ifyou prefer, personally deliver it toallow the discussion of relatedorganization techniques and thevalue of funeral prearrangement.

Tips On Organizing Your Estate Information

PUT IT IN WRITING—Confusionand uncertainty can be avoidedwhen important estate and finan-cial information is written down.

(NAPSA)—Seventy-six millionAmericans are affected every yearby foodborne illness, also knownas food poisoning. Many of thesecases are preventable by payingattention to packaging. Expertsrecommend that you look forpackages designed specificallywith food safety in mind, such asSargento shredded and cubedcheese packaging with Slide-RiteAdvanced Closure System andprotective top seal. Consumerscan obtain a free “Food Safety forFamilies” brochure offering help-ful tips and a fun, educationalFood Safety I.Q. Quiz by visitingthe Sargento Web site atwww.sargento.com or by calling1-800-CHEESES (1-800-243-3737) between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m.CDT, Monday through Friday.Ask for Dept. FS.

Did you know that egg whitescan be used for a temporary facelift? Or that hemorrhoid creamgets rid of puffiness under theeyes? Irons offers dozens of easy,age-defying image tips for BabyBoomer men and women, includ-

ing advice on avoiding some of thecommon age-related fashion fauxpas, in a free booklet, BoomerImage 2002, which c a n b erequested by visiting Varilux.com. Consumers can also request afree copy by calling toll-free, 1-866-VARILUX. The Vision Council ofAmerica recommends that boomersvisit their eye care professional atthe onset of any changes, to betested for presbyopia, and onceeach year thereafter. For moreinformation about presbyopia or tofind an eye care professional nearyou, visit Varilux.com.

Future president Franklin D.Roosevelt spent much of hisyouth summering at CampobelloIsland in New Brunswick,Canada. His cottage is now partof a joint Canadian-Americaninternational park.

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