* The CDC estimates that 1/3 of children born in 2000 will develop type 2 diabetes in their lifetime, and that children born in 2000 may not outlive their parents. Can you imagine the tragedy when a child dies in middle age from a food-induced disease.
* Overweight/obesity rates have doubled among children and tripled among adolescents in the past 20 years. These children also suffer the social stigmatization associated with being overweight.
* Obesity in children increases their risk of cardiovascular disease, diabetes, asthma, joint problems, sleep apnea, early puberty, and several cancers.
* Signs of atherosclerosis can be seen in early childhood(1-3)
* Most adult cancers are linked to poor childhood nutrition.
We are the parents, and we must take control of our children's health! Indeed, we are in full control of the meals that we provide and the examples that we set. The bottom line is that we can have a major impact on the future health of our children.
With holidays always around the corner and the pending deluge of sweets and treats - please arm yourself with this critical information about how to protect your children's health, both mind and body, by feeding them right and educating them about the power of food.
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