Kids Are What They Eat

It’s never too late for parents to encourage healthy eating habits in children.

By Andrea Frank Henkart, MA, CNC – A modified excerpt fromIsagenix For Healthy Moms and Kids  in recognition of National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month

Most kids today live in a fast-food world from which they can’t escape. The teacher gives out candy for good behavior, the coach throws celebratory pizza and soda parties, the doctor offers lollipops if they don’t cry, and parents-in-a-rush often prefer the convenience of a drive-thru. A study from the nonprofit Kaiser Family Foundation showed that 34 percent of all food advertisements targeting kids are for candy and snacks. Of the nearly 9,000 ads reviewed during the five months covered by the study, none were for fruits or vegetables. Health in America has fallen by the wayside. Continue reading →