Fighting
Obesity: A 10-Point Healthy Eating Plan for School-Age Children
Released on
= November 17, 2004, 11:56 am
Press Release
Author = Linda Wilson/American Association of Family & Consumer
Sciences
Industry = Non
Profit
Press Release
Summary = As obesity becomes an even greater problem for American
families, getting children off to a solid start in the development
of good eating habits, which must last a lifetime, can be a tremendous
challenge. The American
Association of Family & Consumer Sciences offers a 10-point
family eating plan developed by the teacher-members of AAFCS.
Press Release
Body = (Alexandria, VA – November 18, 2004) Now that we are
several months into the new school year and the rush of those first
days are behind us, the American Association of Family & Consumer
Sciences (AAFCS) thinks this is a good
time to implement a family eating plan, which focuses on the dietary
habits of the school-age children in the family.
Here are 10
Tips from members of AAFCS:
1. Parents should be a positive role model
a. limit portion sizes
b. cook with less fat
2. Get active
a. plan family activities to get everyone moving
b. encourage fun activities with friends
3. Make eating an activity in itself
a. don't eat while watching TV or riding in car
b. sit down in the kitchen/dining room as a family
c. involve kids in menu choices, prep, and clean up
4. Don't use food as a reward or punishment
a. spend quality time with kids
b. celebrate by doing something fun together
c. don't withhold food as punishment
5. Watch what your kids drink too
a. limit fruit juice to 12 oz. per day or less
b. don't allow empty calories like sodas, even diet soda
c. encourage drinking of low fat milk
6. Don't be too restrictive
a. limit, don't eliminate sweets
b. don't put kids on a diet unless recommended by a physician
7. Limit television, video and computer time
a. reduce TV time to 2 hours per day
b. do not allow TV in kids' bedrooms
8. Focus on positive goals
a. run laps with their classmates or bike for 20 minutes without
getting tired
b. minimize number of hours spent playing computer games, emailing,
instant messaging, etc.
c. encourage some activity such as stretching while watching TV
instead of snacking
9. Take small steps as a family.
a. substitute fruit for dessert
b. park your car farther away from your destination
c. limit fast food
d. take a family walk
10. Follow Dietary Guidelines and consult professionals as needed
About AAFCS
and Obtaining Quotes/Interviews
Founded in 1909,
AAFCS is the only not-for-profit 501 (c)(3) organization dedicated
to bringing people together to improve the lives of individuals,
families, and communities. AAFCS’ more than 10,000 members
are elementary, secondary, and
post-secondary educators, researchers, and administrators, cooperative
extension educators, and other professionals in business and industry,
not-for-profit organizations, and government.
These professionals
develop, integrate, and provide practical knowledge about life skills—
dietetics and nutrition, financial literacy; child care and parenting;
conflict resolution; consumer education; safe and secure housing
and environment; and apparel and textiles. For complete results
and Quotes, please contact Linda Wilson using the contact information
at the end of this release. Interviews with AAFCS teachers may be
arranged through Linda Wilson or her staff.
Access the AAFCS
Electronic Press Kit: http://www.aafcs.org/newsroom/epk/newsletter.htm
Contact Info
Linda Wilson
400 N. Columbus Street, Suite 202
Alexandria, VA 22314
703-706-4609
lwilson@aafcs.org
Web Site = http://aafcs.org
Contact Details
= Linda Wilson
400 N. Columbus Street, Suite 202
Alexandria, VA 22314
703-706-4609
lwilson@aafcs.org
or
Steve Hines
703-327-3243
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