I attended Dan John’s Intervention seminar this weekend. Not intervention like the show, but intervention as in a way to stop and rethink your approach to training. We talked a lot about goal setting and the thing I loved most is that he tied all aspects of life together, including fitness, health, relationships, career and faith. It was incredible and I’m sure I’ll be posting more about it once I digest the information a bit more. 🙂
In the meantime, let’s talk babies. And french fries. I got this in one of my weekly baby emails:
Question: What vegetable is most frequently consumed by toddlers aged 15–24 months?
Answer: French fries
A survey of the parents of over 3,000 children showed that the most frequently consumed vegetable for toddlers aged 15 to 24 months is french fries. Soda, according to the survey, is commonly given to babies as young as 7 months old. Of course, neither is recommended by nutritionists.
Establishing lifelong healthy eating habits is important from the beginning. Try to limit food choices to those recommended by your baby’s pediatrician.
Source: American Dietetic Association Food & Nutrition Conference and Expo, San Antonio, Texas, 2003.
Kind of disturbing, don’t you think? I’ve seen it myself…kids (young kids) recognizing McDonald’s for chicken fingers and french fries. And not just as a place to get a treat once in awhile, but as a weekly (or more often!) place to eat. I don’t like being a judgey mom, but it makes me sad when kids aren’t taught anything at all about nutrition. If the problem is that you’re a parent and you don’t know much about what your child (or yourself for that matter) should be eating, find a resource. It’s so worth it. Even if it costs you a bit of money, I can almost guarantee it will save you money down the road in medical bills.
And really, is this about money? Don’t you just want your child to be happy and healthy? Don’t you want to be happy and healthy? Don’t you want to be around to play with your kids and grandchildren? Hanging out with Mr. McDonald is not helping you or your children achieve any of these goals.
Peas, however, might. 🙂
This email I received didn’t say what vegetable is most consumed by adults, but I can only imagine the answer is not much different. Did you know adults should aim for 10+ servings of fruits and vegetables (mainly vegetables) every single day? And no, french fries do not count as a vegetable. Want to know a few things that do count? Broccoli, spinach, carrots, green beans, cauliflower, celery…
That’s nuts! My eating habits aren’t the best, but when Landon is old enough to understand what’s going on, I will lead by example. My opinion is if there is only healthy food in the house, kids have no choice but to eat well. I grew up in a house with a lot of junk food and I think that’s why my eating habits aren’t great. I’m not saying I will never give Landon sweets or french fries, but they shouldn’t be staples in his diet.
I think it’s really important to lead by example and totally agree. All kids should be able to enjoy sweets, french fries, etc. as long ad it’s on occasion, not a staple in their diet! 🙂
I agree…very disturbing. French fries, fried chicken nuggets, hot dogs, pizza…these all seem to be a staple for many little ones instead of broccoli and other veggies. A lot of times it comes down to setting an example…so if your kids see you eating junk, that’s what they’ll want to eat…but if they see you eating healthy, they’ll gravity (hopefully) to those choices.
Couldn’t agree more. I’ve noticed that most families either eat well most of the time (and have treats sometimes :)) or they eat poorly most of the time (and have something nutritious once in awhile). Very rarely have I seen parents who eat well and kids who do not or kids who eat well even though their parents do not. It’s important to show your kids what’s good for them and will keep them healthy!