How healthy is your child’s lunch? Check it out by taking a closer look with this video. See what’s going into many of the nation’s school lunches.
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The Weight of the Nation, an HBO documentary focusing on the rising obesity problem in America, will be shown in the IMAX dome at the Science Museum of Virginia as a part of National Childhood Obesity Awareness month (at 5:15 p.m.). The screening will focus on the “Children in Crisis” episode from The Weight of the Nation series. There will be a beginning reception at 5:15 PM followed by an introductory program and the film starting at 6:00 PM. This event is being sponsored by Health Diagnostic Laboratory Inc. and
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Teaching kids to eat healthy starts early in life. When kids see their parents and other adults eating healthy, it encourages them to do the same. According to the CDC, during the last 3 decades, the prevalence of obesity has tripled among persons aged 6–19 years. The CDC also states that the home environment and parental influence are strongly correlated with youth eating behaviors. HelpGuide.org goes further to say that “Healthy eating can stabilize children’s energy, sharpen their minds, and even out their moods.” Focusing on an active lifestyle and
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You and your children can eat healthier by making little changes in daily routines. The CDC states that the home environment and parental influence are strongly correlated with youth eating behaviors. HelpGuide.org goes further to say that “Healthy eating can stabilize children’s energy, sharpen their minds, and even out their moods.” Kids learn eating habits at a very young age and parents have significant influence over how much or how well kids eat. Follow these valuable tips from the USDA ChooseMyPlate.gov website and you’ll teach kids healthy eating from the
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