Nutrition for Kids

    Nutrition for KidsIt’s Never Too Early

    In my practice I work with children from Infancy through adolescence.  Actually I sometimes get to work with them during their prenatal development.  My point is it’s never too early to start working on  Nutrition as it is the very foundation on which we build a healthy body.

    You’re the Boss

    What ever age your child is, improving their nutrition starts with you.  After all, who does the shopping and the cooking?  As parents We are responsible for the food choices in our households.  Making the best choices for our families requires raising our nutrition awareness. On our 1st visit, I focus on nutrition education and giving you the tools You need to make the healthiest choices    The best way to do this is to start reading food Labels for both the Nutrition Facts and the Ingredients.

    To help you make better choices, the following is a list of ingredients that you would NOT want to see on a food label.  Avoiding these harmful ingredients is the  most important step in improving your families overall health.

    AVOID

    • High fructose corn syrup
    • Sugar in the first 5 ingredients
    • Partially hydrogenated oils (may also say shortening or margarine). These are trans fatty acids.
    • Chemical additives (preservatives, food colorings/flavorings)
    • Artificial sweeteners (aspartame – Nutra sweet or Equal), saccharin, sucralose – Splenda)
    • Refined flours (bleached or unbleached flours – opt for whole grains instead)

    During our first visit I focus heavily on Nutrition Education.  You will leave with a better understanding of basic nutrition and the role it plays in your child’s health and wellbeing, a comprehensive list of foods and ingredients to avoid, as well as, a shopping list of healthier alternatives.

*For consultation and program fees or to schedule an appointment,
please cal l914-961-5016 or email jacqui@westchesternutritionist.com.



Facts

 *Government studies  show that today’s generation of young people (our kids) may be the first to have a shorter lifespan than their parents. The main reason? Poor diet.
* 9 out of 10 schools offer junk food to kids.
* 17% of American children are overweight.
* Obesity among our children, as well as other nutrition related disorders (heart disease, type II diabetes, asthma, eczema, food allergies, anxiety disorders and learning disabilities) are increasing at epidemic rates. Research has shown that all of these health issues can be avoided or improved with a healthier diet.
* The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has predicted that 30 to 40 percent of today’s children will have diabetes in their lifetimes if current trends continue.

 

* 17% of American children are overweight.