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Back to School Nutrition

9/6/2013

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Now that summer has ended and school has begun, it's time to focus on something that can have a big impact on your child's academic success: their diet.  Childhood obesity continues to be a concern, and effects about 1 in 8 preschoolers.  In fact, a recent study found that Pennsylvania was one of a handful of states in which the rate of obesity among preschool-age children has actually risen.  This doesn't come as a surprise when surveys of US children reveal that 50% only have one serving of fruit a day, and 25% have one serving of vegetables a day.  And, no, french fries are not vegetables.  A diet high in vegetables, fruits, whole grains, and lean proteins have been shown to improve our immune system, increase athletic performance, improve concentration, among other things.

Here are some helpful hints to get kids eating their fruits and vegetables:
  • Seeing is believing.  Children learn many of their behaviors by watching what older siblings and grown-ups do. Modeling healthful eating habits is a great way to make sure your kids develop healthful eating habits. 

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    Renee Awad, ND

     A naturopathic doctor, with a passion for education, the creative arts, the poetry of Walt Whitman, and all things Celtic, who believes that our ability to thrive is dependent on our ability to embrace nature.

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