Sugar has been a hot topic in the news. Recent research shows the negative health impacts such as diabetes, high blood pressure, and heart disease. But does sugar impact kids' brains? A new study shows that not only does consumption of sweets and sugar filled products hurt the body, and cause oral health decay, but also consuming sugar can cause changes in the part of the brain that control emotional and cognitive function. The study was published in the Frontiers in Molecular Neuroscience, where researchers found that sugar water diets given to rats had the same effect on the brain as if rats were exposed to early life issues or abuse. Over consumption of sugary sweetened beverages is a concern especially for young children the researchers explained, as this can cause ...
All kids, including Latinos, need a healthy school environment. How can we healthy schools become then norm? Some students are more exposed to unhealthy food in and out of school. Stronger nutrition standards for snack foods and drinks will help all students access to healthier snacks at school, which can positively influence body mass index (BMI) trends for all populations. In addition, some students also engage in less physical activity in school, and before and after school. Implementing relevant programs that reduce challenges can increase activity opportunities for Latino and all kids. See the Full Research Review with references (PDF)
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The company behind Oreos, Ritz Crackers, and Cadbury chocolate, Modelēz, have announced to join the Council of Better Business Bureau (CFBAI). Joining CFBAI commits Modelēz to not advertise products directly to children under age 12, and to apply nutrition standards to all products marketed toward kids. The Interfaith Center on Corporate Responsibility has helped drive the change for Modelēz, dialoguing with the company to set stricter policies for kids ages 6-11 years old for nutritional reasons. According to recent studies, some kids see more unhealthy ads compared to their peers, and nearly 40 percent of Latino youths in the U.S. ages 2-19 are overweight or obese. Only 1 percent of food ads on Spanish television show water, fruits, or vegetables and 70% show unhealthy sugary ...
Studies have shown over-consumption of sugary beverages is linked to health risks like diabetes and obesity. Healthier options are a must for kids menu's. Helping parents and kids to make the easy choice the healthy choice when dining out, the company behind Applebee's and IHOP restaurants, has decided to completely remove the option of soda on their kid's menus. This is the first family-dining restaurant to promote and incorporate this change throughout their national chain of restaurants. Organizations like Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI), MomsRising, the UConn Rudd Center for Food Policy and Obesity (Rudd Center) and the Interfaith Center on Corporate Responsibility, along with many other organizations support have made these changes possible. They have ...
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Jefferson Dental Clinics What’s scarier than ghosts, goblins and witches this Halloween? Sugar. One night of trick-or-treating and candy-eating may not be a big deal, but prolonged consumption of sugary treats can wear on tooth enamel. Dental health is a good reason for parents to teach moderation when it comes to sugary treats, helping kids learn that treats are special and not for snacking on all day or night long. A good time have limited treats is after a large meal, when saliva production is at its peak from breaking down your food. Here's five things to avoid or allow on Halloween: 1. Avoid: Hard candies. Jawbreakers and suckers that slowly dissolve in your mouth can be especially harmful because of the amount of time the ...
Can a rap song or graffiti art help kids eat healthier? Dr. Kevin Strong wanted to give it a shot and compete with the unhealthy marketing that kids are bombarded with daily. So founded the “Dunk the Junk” movement to work in schools and through social media to tailor health messages to kids in a fun way to counter junk food advertising. He uses rap, hip-hop dance, basketball, and graffiti art to change what kids think is cool to eat. “I love basketball and I would see a million junk food ads every time I watched,” Strong told Style101 Magazine. “I was just really saddened by the all children that are coming in [to my clinic] real young, devastated by junk food exposure.”
The Need for Counter Marketing
In his many years as a community pediatrician in Maine, Dr. ...
To inform and educate the San Antonio community on just how much sugar is in the beverages people consume daily, health officials and community leaders partnered to launch the bilingual Sugar-Packed marketing campaign. After San Antonio’s previous attempts to tackle sugary drink consumption fizzled out, Nelson Wolff, judge of Bexar County, which includes San Antonio, and his partners reignited a campaign against sugar with hopes to change the way residents look at sugar in beverages and its effect on health. The campaign includes print and online materials, including a sugar calculator tool, educational brochures, and posters.
The Issue of Sugary Drinks and Health
Awareness: In 1997, Bexar County’s Health Collaborative formed as a coalition of health agencies that aim to ...
Youth and local leaders joined forces to launch Open Truth, a counter-advertising campaign that exposes big soda companies’ marketing tactics. The result was a series of poems and videos created by youth, as well as dozens of ads viewed by millions, a website, and a viral social media campaign aimed at getting those targeted by soda companies to speak out against Big Soda.
The Problem of Sugary Drinks and Obesity Awareness: By 2008, Christina Goette of the San Francisco Public Health Department and Shape Up San Francisco (Shape Up SF), a coalition of community groups and leaders interested in preventing chronic disease and promoting better health for the region, were already very concerned about the rise in type 2 diabetes. They weren’t the only ones concerned. With ...
Salud Today Guest Blogger Jefferson Dental Clinics While summer break is most certainly a time to rest and adventure with family, disruption of regular routines and less daily supervision can have destructive effects on the dental health of children. “It is important for children to learn and recognize that dental health is a year-round practice, not simply a practice for when it’s convenient,” says Dr. Leslie Townsend, DDS., Regional Dental Director at Jefferson Dental Clinics. “Summertime is a great time for parents to reinforce daily brushing and flossing habits with their kids.” Keeping up with kids’ dental health during the summer is important for keeping kids healthy all year long. Families can use these tips for maintaining healthy dental habits ...
