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Eating Healthy Helps AZ Kids Succeed in School

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Thursday, August 23, 2012   

PHOENIX, Ariz. - With Arizona schools back in session, parents are reminded that eating right is important for children's bodies as well as their brains. Tammy Gallow, a registered nurse and dietitian, says it's absolutely critical to get a student's day off to a healthy start.

"So many research studies dating back to the 1950s have shown, over and over again, that children who eat breakfast perform much better than their peers who skip that meal."

The American Heart Association says a diet high in fat, sodium and sugar can lead to obesity and other health problems, including high blood pressure, high cholesterol and diabetes.

No matter what your age, Gallow says, there are some huge red flags in preparing meals, whether it's a bag lunch or sit-down dinner at home.

"Avoid any food that contains high-fructose corn syrup, partially hydrogenated fats or trans-fats. These are artificial compounds that do not belong in a human body."

For picky eaters, Gallow suggests having them help choose what foods should go into the lunch bag. And for help and ideas on what to pack, she suggests online resources such as www.MyPlate.gov.

Active play is also an important factor, she adds: Youngsters should get 60 minutes of exercise every day.

No matter how tired you are at the end of the day, Gallow says packing lunch for your child can be much more significant in their development than you might imagine. She says this was brought home to her when her son was appointed to West Point.

"The night before we were to be driving him to West Point, he came to me at about 9 p.m. and said, 'Mom, would you pack me one last lunch?'"

The American Heart Association offers advice on childhood nutrition and health at www.heart.org/kids.



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