As a parent myself, how do I tell my child(ren) no? Just say “no”. The sugar content in our drinks and foods are simply too much for our kids’ little systems. Children under the age of 19 have been diagnosed with diabetes, high blood pressure and heart disease. According to the National Health Report, $156 million dollars was spent on medical expenses for children in poor health (2009 health report).
According the the Virginia Department of Health over 60% of Virginians are overweight or obese. The state has spent some 3 billion dollars each year in medical costs. Let’s take a look at how Virginia performs on obesity http://vaperforms.virginia.gov/indicators/healthfamily/obesity.php
Please read the recent CNN article on Toddlers and obesity http://www.cnn.com/2011/HEALTH/06/27/obese.toddlers/index.html?hpt=he
As the mother of a healthy toddler, 4 year old Little Miss Kenya Sarai, I will fight for the health of our children with the www.thefaceofhope.org.
Miss Community Clooovia
