Apr 8, 2019
The San Angelo Standard Times – Dr. Jennigale Webb
Exercise and movement are important during all stages of life — including childhood. Aerobic exercise gets the heart pumping, which helps keep the brain fed with a healthy supply of blood and oxygen. Physical activity is associated with a lower risk of cognitive decline. This is especially important later in life as one large study linked fitness in midlife with a reduced risk for dementia in older age. https://www.gosanangelo.com/story/news/2019/04/08/importance-exercise-during-childhood-shannon-medical-center-san-angelo-texas-house-call-column/3401798002/
Apr 7, 2019
North Wales Live – Kelly Williams
Parents are constantly being urged to ditch crisps, sugary snacks and fizzy drinks from their children’s lunch boxes. Guidance from the Welsh Government suggests swapping junk food for fruit and vegetables in a bid to get youngsters to eat more healthily. But what makes the perfect lunch box? https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/tips-how-make-perfect-lunch-16043464
Apr 7, 2019
The Kokomo Perspective – Carrie Steinweg
Since the beginning of time, moms have been telling their kids to eat their vegetables and that green things are good for you. In more recent years, the advice has shifted to encouraging kids to “eat the rainbow.” It’s pretty straightforward — colorful veggies are good for our bodies. But not all veggies and fruits are created equal, and some are packed with more nutrition than others. http://kokomoperspective.com/politics/indiana/for-their-health-teach-your-kids-to-eat-the-rainbow/article_69d61983-1b76-5a5f-b889-24b14268cfc3.html
Apr 6, 2019
BBC – Staff Writer
Parents are at risk of being misled by “manipulative marketing campaigns” and “crafty messaging” on children’s snacks, a child health expert has said. Dr Max Davie said that given levels of obesity, it was crucial for parents to know what their children were eating. https://www.bbc.com/news/health-47791788
Apr 6, 2019
The Newcastle Herald – Judy Lindbeck
If you want your children to eat their greens, you may need to pick up your fork and dig in yourself. Wagga dietitian and mother of three Mikayla Madden said modelling good eating was one of the best ways of helping children to develop good eating habits. “I know studies show that only around 5 per cent of kids are meeting their veggie guidelines. It’s actually not much different with adults meeting their dietary requirements for vegetables in particular,” Ms Madden said. https://www.theherald.com.au/story/5994284/how-to-get-kids-to-eat-more-veggies/?cs=7580
