1. Parents aren’t encouraging kids to run around outside as much as they used to, instead, letting the kids play video games all day long. I don’t have a problem with video games, within reason, but dang, put a limit on it. Too much of a cool thing isn’t always good.
2. Soda pop. I, myself, grew up drinking pepsi… we’re the Pepsi generation. It’s so much cheaper to buy than milk or orange juice. Water is a good thing to push with kids, and it’s free, but we, myself included, want something with taste to it. It’s a hard habit to break.
3. Convenience foods are being overly used. I did a report on this for one of my dental classes. McDonalds and other restaurants are ok, once in awhile, but the added sodium, calories and fats aren’t good for one’s body if it’s bombarded on an almost daily basis. Also, individually wrapped lunch goodies are full of preservatives and fat that are ok on occasion but when they are consumed a lot, it can pile on the pounds.
What kids need to do is be more active, physically, and eat fresh fruits and veggies more than stuff that is loaded with sugars and fats. Of course, this is easier said than done. I have two small children of my own and it’s hard enough to monitor what I put in my mouth let alone a 5 and 6 year old.
there are many factors:
1. Parents aren’t encouraging kids to run around outside as much as they used to, instead, letting the kids play video games all day long. I don’t have a problem with video games, within reason, but dang, put a limit on it. Too much of a cool thing isn’t always good.
2. Soda pop. I, myself, grew up drinking pepsi… we’re the Pepsi generation. It’s so much cheaper to buy than milk or orange juice. Water is a good thing to push with kids, and it’s free, but we, myself included, want something with taste to it. It’s a hard habit to break.
3. Convenience foods are being overly used. I did a report on this for one of my dental classes. McDonalds and other restaurants are ok, once in awhile, but the added sodium, calories and fats aren’t good for one’s body if it’s bombarded on an almost daily basis. Also, individually wrapped lunch goodies are full of preservatives and fat that are ok on occasion but when they are consumed a lot, it can pile on the pounds.
What kids need to do is be more active, physically, and eat fresh fruits and veggies more than stuff that is loaded with sugars and fats. Of course, this is easier said than done. I have two small children of my own and it’s hard enough to monitor what I put in my mouth let alone a 5 and 6 year old.