Are you skipping breakfast?

Teaching children to eat healthfully these days is, unfortunately, more complicated than just encouraging them to eat their Brussels sprouts. Studies suggest that many children and working adults often skip breakfast, and missing a morning meal has been linked with lower overall intakes of a variety of nutrients. Kids are also eating more foods prepared outside of the home (which often means bigger portions), drinking more sodas and consuming less dairy (which is important for growing strong bones). From experience, I can say that cafeteria food is what leads to children being obese. Many students skip breakfast because they don’t spend time in the kitchen in the mornings preparing a lunch because they buy fatty foods at school.
In the last 30 years the percentage of U.S. of children aged 6 to 11 who are overweight has nearly tripled. As childhood obesity becomes more common, diseases previously only seen in adults are becoming increasingly prevalent in children. For example, estimates predict that one in three American children born in 2000 will develop type 2 diabetes at some point during their lives. Other research shows that plaque building up inside arteries; the most common cause of heart disease, can begin in childhood
As for adults, the trend is increasing. Rushing to work with a drive through coffee is ruining the routine for adults. Lack of eating and sleeping is the cause of unhealthy eating. Adults must start getting on track with their diets so they can teach children to be sharp during the day. Adults need to teach children good eating habits that ensure they’re getting the nutrients they need, but not too many calories. To that end, the nutrition experts online and at your clinic can offer you tips and guidelines.