Volume I Issue 5 - March, 2010
Fitness and healthy living is a major buzzword for everyone today. Let’s examine how our lifestyles are affected by the distractions that contribute to the nation’s growing obesity rates. Better yet, how do we keep our families fit and healthy in today’s busy world? In this newsletter, we look at achieving a balanced diet and lifestyle for our families.
In the fight against childhood obesity, playgrounds are at the frontlines
by Katie Derrick
Childhood obesity rates are on the rise. Recent data indicates that they have risen to between 12.4% and 17.6%, depending on the age range. Aside from the teasing and other social stigmas that go along with being overweight as a child, there are serious health risks for obese children that may not show up for several years. Asthma, diabetes and cardiovascular disease are all possible consequences of carrying too much weight during childhood. 
What parents should know about children’s cereals
by Carol Josel
In case you missed it, children’s cereals have been making headlines recently and the news is not good. Yale University’s Rudd Center for Food Policy and Obesity confirms what many parents have already figured out: the cereals marketed to our children are loaded with not-so-good-for-you sugar and sodium, while containing less fiber than adult-targeted cereals. The Rudd Center figures: 85% more sugar, 60% more sodium and 65% less fiber. Heavy screen time may mean heavy kids
by Monica Ho Ehlers
A recent study by Iowa State University published in the "Journal of Pediatrics" concluded that if a child spends more than two hours in front of an electronic screen daily, he or she has a 50 percent chance of being overweight. If the child isn't active, the risk hits 150 percent and even scarier, the percentage jumps to 350 percent if both issues are involved. Visit "The Be Your Best Store" for all your nutritional, herbal, health needs! http://herbal-nutrition.net/jmoss
Jolynn Moss
Independent Herbalife Distributor
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