The statistics are staggering. According to the CDC, twenty percent of U.S. children are obese. Many more weight, both of which can lead to many life threatening conditions. Two types of diabetes, high cholesterol and even heart disease have begun to strike at younger and younger ages. We must do something.
While it is true that most fast food contributes to the crisis, it's not the fault of corporations. They do what any good company will do and provide what their customers want. If these foods are not generally healthy is, until recently, a secondary consideration. That is slowly changing for the better. If you want to help speed up things and provide healthy alternatives for their children, here are three things you can do that will be useful.
representative : Any company that wants to make money providing what customers are looking for. If your local fast food restaurant (s) has several features that no, ask for them. Mention that you want to see grilled foods over fried, and fresh fruits and vegetables to french fries. more people, who make the request, the better. If you were in any of the larger chains lately, you can see that they are already beginning to go that direction.
Lead, for example said that your children will do eighty percent of what you do right, and one hundred percent of what they are doing wrong. Even if you are not with you, what you choose to eat is going to have an impact on what they choose. By eating properly yourself, you're essentially telling your children that not only do they follow suit, they should plan that is a lifetime commitment to him.
Teach : While the school system should be sure to include good nutrition and the benefits of exercise, it's really our job as parents to make sure you have enough information. You can start at the supermarket, commenting on some of the benefits of vegetables and fruits. Show them nutrition labels on packaged food and explain what is good and what is not so good about it.
In addition to teaching our children about nutrition, we also need to encourage exercise. To be honest, playland at fast food chain is one of the main things being done right. However, do not stop there. Take them to the park. In fact, grab a bat, ball and glove and go play with them * in the park. This will make your whole family healthier and will provide a good connection time.