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Hard Facts About Soft Drinks
by Jodie Shield and Mary Mullen, RD MS In 2009 sales of carbonated beverages totaled $18.7 billion—that is about $5 billion more than total milk sales! One reason why soft drinks are so popular is the price. Kids learn quickly that they can get more “bang for their buck” by buying a super-size ... more
Read moreKids Unplugged
By: Jodie Shield, MED, RDN Whether your child is in preschool or high school, one thing is for certain — it is time for you to seize the remote and take control. Reducing the amount of time your child or teen spends with media will have a positive impact on his ... more
Read moreKnow Your Child’s BMI
By: Jodie Shield, RD and Mary Mullen RD From Kids Eat Right http://www.eatright.org/kids/article.aspx?id=6442467451 Want to know how your child’s weight measures up? It’s tricky to tell whether a child or teen is overweight. Since kids are still growing, they need to gain weight and they are supposed to outgrow their ... more
Read moreHealthy Children are a Family Affair
Parents are children’s biggest influences when it comes to healthy behaviors, so provide your kids with opportunities for family fun. You can help your children learn to make healthier food choices and engage in regular physical activity by being a good role model. Plan regular family activities together. Encourage ... more
Read moreHealthy Birthday Party Goodie Bags
By: Jodie Shield, RD When my kids were younger, they loved leaving the birthday party with their goodie bags. Although I am embarrassed to admit it – it was their favorite part of the party! I dreaded having all of that extra candy around. Sometimes it lasted for weeks depending upon how ... more
Read moreSuper Bowl Survival: Healthy Eating For Fans
By: Jodie Shield, RD Even though my beloved Bears are not playing this Sunday, I LOVE the Super Bowl. What true football fan would dare miss the season’s grand finale? Not to mention the celebration party guaranteed to be filled with friends, fun and of course – food. My family and I will ... more
Read moreCereal Rules as the Breakfast of Weight Loss Champions
By: Jodie Shield, RD Did you know that the “biggest losers” in terms of weight loss are breakfast eaters? It’s true. According to the National Weight Control Registry (www.nwcr.ws), a research group that studies how individuals have succeed at long-term weight loss, 78 percent of the 5000 people in ... more
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