Military Officer - April 2007 - (Page 25) rapidfire NutritionNotes Cup of Soup S Come Visit Tampa! M OAA’s 2007 Annual Meeting will be held Nov. 15-17 in Tampa, Fla., at the Wyndham Westshore Hotel. It will have another in our series of military professionals symposia, a military-oriented career fair, and a prominent keynote speaker at the chairman’s luncheon. Check www.moaa.org/capitalevent for highlights of the 2006 Symposium, “Can we sustain the all-volunteer force in an extended conflict?” Experts, including Gen. Barry McCaffrey, USA-Ret., and Lt. Gen. Mike Rochelle, U.S. Army G-1, offered provocative views of the challenges facing today’s military. Look for more details about the 2007 meeting in upcoming issues of Military Officer. oups are viewed as one of the healthiest coldweather foods — and often they are. However, many soups are high in fat and sodium, and many canned soups contain MSG. At least half the calories in creamed soups come from fat, and a cup of creamed soup might have more than a tablespoon of fat. A cup of soup might contain one-third of the daily value of sodium. If you have dietary restrictions, be certain to read labels. Many prepared soups come in a low-sodium version, and some flavors contain no fat. Soups come in many forms. Stews — thick soups with large chunks of meat and vegetables — are high in vitamins and protein. Carrot and pumpkin soups are high in vitamin A. Tomato soup is a good source of vitamin C and also provides vitamin A. The best way to control the ingredients is to make the soup yourself. Nutritious soups can be simple to make. Combine a broth or other liquid with your favorite meats, seafood, or vegetables. Hot soups make ON THE WEB a great lunch or healthy ■ Find tips and recipes for snack. Add a sandwich, and making nutritious and simple soups at www.moaa.org. Just you have supper. click on Health and Wellness — Rear Adm. Joyce under Services. Johnson, D.O. Miscellany: Home Decor and Happy Birthday SPRUCE UP FOR SPRING: The Exchange Catalog’s 2007 Home Decor issue features more than 200 new items ranging from home furnishings to those accessories that make a house a home. The catalog is available at all main stores and online at www.aafes.com, www.usmc-mccs.org, www.navy-nex.com, or www .cg-exchange.com. Prices are valid through April 23. * HAPPY BIRTHDAY, U.S. ARMY RESERVE: April 23 marks the 99th birthday of the U.S. Army Reserve, which the U.S. War Department created as a reserve corps of medical officers — the nation’s first federal reserve — in 1908. Since 1990, Army Reserve soldiers have been deployed to support every American military operation, including peacekeeping and humanitarian missions. To learn more about the Army Reserve, visit www.armyreserve.army.mil. PHOTOS: CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT, RICHARD CUMMINS/CORBIS; PUNCHSTOCK; GETTY IMAGES APRIL 2007 * MILITARY OFFICER 25 http://www.moaa.org/capitalevent http://www.moaa.org http://www.navy-nex.com http://www.cg-exchange.com http://www.usmc-mccs.org http://www.aafes.com http://www.cg-exchange.com http://www.armyreserve.army.mil
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