Raise awareness - Better nutrition in schools

Good nutrition is important to all of us, but it is especially important to young children. The food choices made at an early age affect a person's health and well-being, and eating habits are established at an early age. Sugar-filled breakfast foods, empty calorie snacks, and the lack of fiber in a child's diet can cause not only health problems but learning problems, too.

Consider this:

• Heart disease, cancer, stroke and diabetes are responsible for two-thirds of deaths in the U.S. The major risk factors for these diseases are often established in childhood.
   
• One quarter of children ages 5 to 10 years show early warning signs for heart disease.
   
• Type 2 diabetes can no longer be called "adult onset" because of rising rates in children.
   
• Obesity rates have doubled in children and tripled in adolescents over the last two decades. One in seven young people are obese, and one in three are overweight.
   
• From 1979 to 1999, annual hospital costs for treating obesity-related illnesses in children rose threefold (from $35 million to $127 million).

But don't just think of statistics. Think of the child you know who represents those numbers. Children's health is a public health issue and we need to act now.

Better school food must be provided to every school-age child. Whole foods and fresh fruits and vegetables are necessary to build and sustain healthy bodies and brains, which support strong physical and mental health. Unhealthy ingredients must be permanently removed from our schools and the daily diets of our children in order to reverse the damage already done. The resources spent treating chronic diseases strain on our health care system.

Good News! Many loyal workshop attendees have been asking to access and attend online. Audio presentations are now available for purchase which you'll see listed below. Check back often for new additions to the NHC Workshop & Lecture Series.

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Roadblocks On The High Way To Health - CD Susanne identifies and discusses the four main roadblocks to a healthier life. Skillfully target these and you'll see major life and health improvements . (Audio CD - Approx. 25 min.) CD: $9.95

Your Children Deserve To Be Healthy - CD Feel more confident and grounded in your child's everyday health care. This CD set covers prenatal to teens with such concerns as colic, colds, flu, fever, infections, earaches, and vaccinations. It's a treasure trove of practical wisdom for everyday living. (Audio CD Set - Approx. 90 min.) CD Set: $39.95