A new report the Robert Woods Johnson Foundation shows that Ohio ranks #15 in rates of Childhood Obesity. That means 33.3% of our children are obese. How can we help change this statistic?
One way is to increase the number of fruits and vegetables served to our children each day. Fruits and vegetables are high in nutrients like fiber, potassium, vitamin A and vitamin C and low in fat, sugar, and calories.
Making fresh fruits and vegetables available daily is important. Also, when making foods for family get-togethers replace at least one of the high calorie dishes with a lower calorie alternative.
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Author: Linnette Mizer Goard, Extension Educator, Family and Consumer Sciences, Ohio State University Extension.
