By: Becky

Becky — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 05:24:56 +0000

I agree with Kellie… bake sales shouldn’t have to be banned altogether, moderation should be taught. I believe that inactivity is also a leading cause of child obesity. It is just so hard being a parent these days… life is so demanding that many parents don’t have time to be active with their children, or have forgotten how to implement an active life-style altogether. Dr. John E. Mayer has come out with a great book titled, “Family Fit,” that teaches parents great activities to do with their children as well as great nutritional information. I would rather schools educate parents and children then to do away with fun activities- bake sales are very beneficial and a lot of fun.

By: Kellie Glass RD, LD

Kellie Glass RD, LD — Sun, 11 Oct 2009 23:24:36 +0000

As a Registered Dietitian, I believe we have gone a little overboard with banning bake sales. If we teach our kids how to lead an overall healthy lifestyle, we can enjoy all foods in moderation. We need to focus our efforts on teaching parents how to make healthy choices in 4 main areas: nutrition, exercise, stress management and sleep. For more information, see my book, “How To Eat Fried Chicken and Be Thin Too” on Amazon or strategicbookpublishing.com

Comments on: Fighting Child Obesity, One Bake Sale at a Time

By: Becky

By: Kellie Glass RD, LD