Saturday, January 5, 2008

THE LURE OF GOOD HEALTH


Children are fast heading to a health catastrophe.
Globalization, expanding markets and changing lifestyles are having profound effects on health worldwide.
Obesity has reached epidemic proportions everywhere, in all nations , it has become a global health warning.
Diet irregularities the leading cause of obesity must be tackled during childhood only.
It becomes really a difficult task later on.
Most parents fail to ensure that their children don’t gorge on junk food.
The diet must contain five different food groups, milk and milk products, cereals and pulses, meant, fish and poultry , fruits and vegetables, fats, sugars and oils,
Today many consume food brands are providing mothers healthier options for their kids.
A ice cream company for example launched ice-cream fortified with calcium makes it a healthier option.
With calcium equivalent to a glass of milk, such formulas are a good way to lure your child into a healthier diet.
But remember if your child asks for ice cream everyday; make it conditional to his eating vegetable and fruits.
This way you get your way without feeling guilty and having to face his tantrums too

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