We’re not paying enough attention to nutrition and our
children are paying the price.

As parents, we work hard to give our children every possible advantage in life. Yet too often we don't
have the time (or don't make the time) to look after their nutritional health. We're too busy. We don't
completely understand what eating right means ourselves. And we're battling some pretty formidable
enemies such as junk food and fast food.
As a result, our children eat and drink too much sugar,
consume too many empty calories, and don't eat enough
of the good things they need - especially fresh fruits and
vegetables. Because of this, our children will be at risk of
developing degenerative diseases such as heart
disease, cancer, diabetes, and stroke at a much younger
age.


Here are a few of the startling statistics:

  • Less than 7% of all children and adolescents
    consume the recommended 3 servings of
    vegetables per day.(Archives of Pediatrics &
    Adolescent Medicine)

  • 1 child in 4 is obese.(International Journal of
    Obesity)

  • Nearly 50% of obese adolescents remain obese as
    adults.(International Journal of Obesity)

  • About 6% of elementary school children and 7% of
    adolescent children miss 11 or more days of
    school yearly due to illness or injury.(Center for
    Disease Control and Prevention)

  • In the last 20 years, Type 2 diabetes has
    increased ten-fold. (International Journal of
    Obesity)

  • By the age of 12, an estimated 70% of our children
    have developed the beginning stages of
    hardening of the arteries. (Bogalusa Heart Study)

  • 7% of school age children are diagnosed as ADHD.
    (Center for Disease Control and Prevention)
There is a solution!
What did your kids eat for
dinner tonight?
Let's face it... getting kids to eat right is an uphill battle. Getting them to eat the recommended 8-10 servings of fruits
and vegetables is nearly impossible. That's why AWB is promoting the

Color your World! Awareness Campaign

Educating parents and children about the importance of feeding mind and body.
Below is a link to a page filled with practical suggestions on getting your family to eat better.  There's also a list of
resources: videos, products and websites to help you.
AWB Founder, Noell Hammer with happy
client
VS.
Practical ideas, solutions and resources for a
healthier family.
Color Your
World!
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