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Children

Healthy Kids, Healthy Future
More and more kids in Canada are overweight or obese. Research tells us that not only are our kids eating too many calories and not moving enough but many are not getting the vitamins and nutrients they need to lead a healthy life. Parents need to be active role models for their kids. There is a direct link between active healthy parents and active healthy kids. They need to become leaders in teaching their kids about healthy food choices and the benefits of being active.
Reducing Sodium in Children’s Diets
A certain amount of sodium is good for us, even essential to our health. Too much sodium, however, is an ingredient responsible for high blood pressure – a contributing factor for strokes and heart disease. Most Canadian adults consume more sodium than is necessary and our children are no exception.
Kitchen Classroom!
A child’s food choices are determined by several factors including: food availability, personal preference, and culture. In today’s fast-paced society, the key word is: convenience. Often, this steers us in the direction of making pre-packaged meals that may not be the most nutritious. Many prepackaged meals are high in saturated fat, sodium, refined sugars, and additives. Not only that, but heating up a pre-packaged meal involves using minimal food skills, such as knowledge of food preparation and ingredients.
Make Time to Enjoy Meal Time!
Between afterschool activities and lessons, healthy family dinners often take a back seat. Yet, family meals are so important, offering a time for sharing stories, learning manners and eating nutritious foods.
Make Your Child’s Day a Balanced One!
Kids are back at their 35-40 hour a week jobs in the classroom, but what are they eating to fuel their day? In Ontario, initiatives like the Balanced School Day Program are taking place in some schools. The Balanced School Day program aims to get kids eating healthy snacks and being active throughout the day.
Learning Starts with Breakfast
Eating breakfast can get your child that much closer to doing their best on their report card. Over the past 20 years, much research has been conducted on the impact of a healthy breakfast and learning in children and teens.
Nutrition Tips for Young Swimmers!

The butterfly, backstroke, and good nutrition – what do they have in common? All three are crucial for success in the pool; yet, most young swimmers have difficulty executing them properly and on a consistent basis. While these swimming techniques take years of effort and practice to accomplish, good nutrition can actually be achieved relatively quickly and easily.