Comments on: School Snacks and the Village Idiot

By: RickyRae

RickyRae — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 13:34:01 +0000

Kids are so impressionable and they spend so much time at school that it is easy for them to pick up habits both good and bad.

Here is an article I found about the foods they serve in school cafeterias including apples designed to taste like bubble gum. It’s sad that some people feel we must make real food taste like bubble gum for kids to eat it…

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By: Sagan

Sagan — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 21:56:17 +0000

Really good points. I absolutely agree about having family meals; they're good for keeping everyone healthy and also strengthening bonds. .-= Sagan´s last blog ..How does music affect your health? =-.

By: asithi

asithi — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 00:37:59 +0000

@dental - It is hard, but not impossible. Thanks for the comment. @Diane fit to the finish - Sounds like you are providing a strong foundation at home already. Thanks for the comment.

By: Diane fit to the finish

Diane fit to the finish — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 15:29:44 +0000

You are right – it’s hard to be consistent at home when the schools are sending the opposite message. I try to offer healthy snacks, and lead by example. After losing 150 pounds 12 years ago, the last thing I want if for my children to struggle with obesity like I used to!

By: dental

dental — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 14:37:00 +0000

The tough part IS to walk the walk and lead by example so your kid will end up picking up the same good habits you have. .-= dental´s last blog ..Teeth Whitening with Go Smile:Go Smile or Dentist Whitening? =-.