School Foods That Spell Health Disaster For Kids

Parents need to realize that proper care for their school going kids doesn't just mean providing blank notebooks, sharpened pencils, backpacks or a closetful of new clothes. What these children need as well is healthy and nutritious food made available for them while at school, according to Michael Roizen, MD, chief wellness officer and chair of the Wellness Institute at Cleveland Clinic. Hence, parents would do well to keep a watchful eye for junk food dished out to their dearies at school, keeping in mind that nothing much else qualifies as a better recipe for not only poor academic performance but also, more importantly, endangered health. Parents also should be aware of healthier alternatives that score better on the health as well as scholastic front. For instance, croissant breakfast sandwiches might be a convenient option for schools lacking kitchens. However, these prepackaged delicacies are more like a complete health disaster, considering that a single piece of croissant packs a 900 calorie punch and contains approximately 65 grams of saturated fat. Surely, your kids deserve better and only you can see that it happens...

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