Healthy Choices Tip of the Week: Excess sugar intake has been linked to the growing obesity epidemic and related illnesses. But how much is too much? The American Heart Association has recently proposed specific guidelines: Most women should consume no more than 25 grams (about 6 teaspoons) of added sugars a day and for men, no more than 37.5 grams (about 9 teaspoons). If you are a soda drinker, look at this! A 16 ounce bottle of soda has about 44 grams (11 teaspoons) of added sugar! The average American consumes about 22 teaspoons of added sugars a day....355 calories (empty calories!)...which are mostly from sodas, other sweetened drinks, desserts, candy and breakfast cereals.

CONGRATULATIONS Dubois High School Students of the Month for October: Katie Kelley, 9th grade; Mitchell Baker, 10th grade; Jamie Walker, 11th grade; and Ian Hitchcock, 12th Grade.

Thanksgiving Holiday Break Wednesday, November 25th through Sunday, November 29th.