Let’s Have Healthy Holidays
Posted by: Barbara Bibel
Hanukkah is here and Christmas and Kwanzaa coming. The celebrations all involve lots of food. At the same time, childhood obesity is a major problem, affecting one third of the children in the United States. Forty percent of the children in the Hispanic and African American communities are obese and overweight. First Lady Michelle Obama is trying to solve this problem. www.letsmove.gov offers information for parents, teachers, community leaders, health care providers, chefs,and children. The site offers nutrition tips, videos on how to prepare healthy food, exercise suggestions, and plans for community activities. Those who are interested may sign up for e-mail alerts and connect to community programs in their area. There are even suggestions for healthy holiday foods. Enjoy the celebration without getting upset when you get on the scale after the holidays.
