"Listen to the mustn'ts, child. Listen to the don'ts. Listen to the shouldn'ts, the impossibles, the won'ts. Listen to the never haves, then listen close to me... Anything can happen, child. Anything can be." — Shel Silverstein

Tuesday, June 21, 2011

A Fight over Childhood Obesity

I recently found this article pertaining to a fast food restaurant chain by the name of "Jack in the Box."  They have announced that they will do away with toys in the children's meals.  This is to promote a healthier eating habit.  They have also had healthier meal choices for children's meals.  I believe this is one way to eliminate the childhood obesity battle.  However, I do believe it should start in the home first, parents make the choices of what their children should eat.  It is easy just to feed a child what they want because you know that they will eat it but the encouragement of new foods needs to be introduced.

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/43483446/ns/business-consumer_news/t/jack-box-stop-offering-toys-kids-meals/from/toolbar?GT1=43001

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  1. AnonymousJune 23, 2011 at 6:05 PM

    This is such an important issue right now. Most parents do not realize the importance of making sure your child is eating right and getting the correct nutrients needed. I see so many children that are obese and hope that their parents are paying attention.

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