This Chicago Tribune article entitled "Adults cut back fast food, but U.S. kids still eat too much fat: CDC" reveals that although adults have cut down somewhat on calories from fast food, children have not. Overall, Americans still consume more calories than any other country in the world, and are sedentary. How can we help children learn more about healthy eating? What strategies will be effective?
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Monday, February 25, 2013
Fast Food Consumption
This Chicago Tribune article entitled "Adults cut back fast food, but U.S. kids still eat too much fat: CDC" reveals that although adults have cut down somewhat on calories from fast food, children have not. Overall, Americans still consume more calories than any other country in the world, and are sedentary. How can we help children learn more about healthy eating? What strategies will be effective?
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