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It is easier to teach the kids when they are young how to eat properly, than it is to stop breaking bad eating habits as an adult. Childhood obesity is a serious medical condition that affects children and adolescents. I myself have been battling weight issues for a longtime. It occurs when a child is well above the normal weight for his or her age and height. Childhood obesity is particularly troubling because the extra pounds often start children on the path to health problems that were once confined to adults, such as diabetes, high blood pressure and high cholesterol. Childhood obesity can also lead to poor self-esteem and depression. In our fast-paced world, it is often thought that mealtime is really a choice between convenience and nutrition. Veggie U, while educating children, knows that for lasting impact, parents to must make healthy eating choices for the entire family. Here is a little more info on Veggie U. Let’s make a healthier choice Chicago…….
The mission of Veggie U is to promote the well-being of children through a healthy lifestyle. Veggie U is dedicated to the creation and distribution of curricula nationally, with a focus on making wise food choices, combating adolescent and juvenile disease, and attaining an understanding of sustainable agriculture.
This is accomplished through:
•Hands-on educational curricula targeting classrooms across the nation
•Development of seminars and outreach programs for food enthusiasts, food service groups and culinary professionals
The educational projects:
•Introduce the concept of sustainable agriculture
•Emphasize the need to grow vegetables safely
•Provide the connection between agriculture, good nutrition and the culinary arts.
To find out more information on Veggie U, please check out their website.
Website: www.veggieu.org