According to the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than one-third of American children eat fast food every day.(...)
If a student leaves lunch still feeling hungry, they might go to a fast food restaurant after school or get unhealthy snacks elsewhere. (...)
... it is easy to notice which kids are eating healthier at home because they are enthusiastic about eating fruits and vegetables at school. (...)
“As a parent it is essential to be a role model for your children, even when it comes to eating habits, food choices, activity and overall healthy lifestyle choices,” she said.
When eating at a fast food restaurant, there are options to make the meal as healthy as possible. Pollock-Tiedeck recommends ordering from the dollar menu because the portions are generally smaller than the regular menu, asking for no cheese or sauce on a hamburger, substituting a baked potato or apple slices for fries, avoiding chicken nuggets and ordering grilled, baked or broiled items instead of fried items, ordering milk instead of pop and making use of the salad bar while avoiding high-calorie options like dressings, cheese or bacon bits.
Jillian Fellows (231) 881-1950 -jfellows@petoskeynews.com
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