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PROCLAMATION <br /> AMERICAN HEART'S FOOD FESTIVAL WEEK <br /> WHEREAS, heart and blood vessel diseases kill more men, women and <br /> children in this country than any other cause of death. Scientists <br /> have demonstrated that the typical American diet--high in <br /> cholesterol and saturated fat--contributes to high blood cholesterol, <br /> a major risk of heart attack. <br /> WHEREAS, when the body accumulates too much fat and cholesterol, the <br /> excess can collect in the walls of arteries, forming deposits called <br /> "plaque. " If the accumulation of plaque is allowed to progress over <br /> the years, an artery can become completely clogged with fats, <br /> cholesterol and other debris. If the artery supplies the heart, the <br /> result can be a heart attack; if it supplies the brain, the result <br /> can be a stroke. <br /> WHEREAS, medical scientists tell us that lowering the level of <br /> cholesterol and saturated fat in the diet can reduce one of the risks <br /> of coronary disease. By limiting cholesterol consumption to <br /> less than 300 milligrams per day and fat intake to less than 30 <br /> percent of daily calories, most healthy men, women, and children over <br /> two years old can control blood cholesterol levels and reduce the <br /> risk of heart attack and stroke. <br /> WHEREAS, American Heart's Food Festival is an educational event to <br /> promote "help your heart" eating. During the festival, area food <br /> retailers and the American Heart Association work together to promote <br /> good nutrition. The Food Festival helps local grocery stores <br /> encourage consumers to purchase nutritional foods and to become aware <br /> of eating habits which can help reduce the risk of heart disease and <br /> stroke. <br /> NOW, THEREFORE, the Orange County Board of Commissioners do hereby <br /> proclaim September 11 through September 17 as "American Heart's Food <br /> Festival Week" in Orange County, and urge all our citizens to join in <br /> learning more about proper nutrition and practicing good nutritional <br /> habits for better health. <br /> IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Great <br /> Seal of Orange this 6th day of September, 1988. <br /> t/J. 6L04,6( <br /> Shirle. • Marshall, Chair <br /> At est / <br />