Tackling child obesity
10 percent of 6 year olds and 17 percent of 15 year olds in the UK are obese. This figure has tripled in the last 20 years.*
What’s in a bit of fat?
Being fat isn’t just a cosmetic issue; obesity sufferers are more susceptible to heart disease, hypertension, diabetes, chest infections, varicose veins, gall stones and some forms of osteoarthritis.
What can you do?
Create nutritious feasts your kids will love... slice them, dice them or eat them whole, Sunsweet® prunes are the perfect aid in the battle of the bulge. Because they’re gloriously rich in flavour and brilliantly adaptable in the kitchen they make a welcome addition to pizzas and salads, yoghurts and cakes (see the recipe section). You can even substitute cooking fat for prune puree, something actively encouraged in US schools. This not only makes the meal more nutritious, but far less fattening.
Healthy Bites
You can also try HUMZINGERS®, the real fruit kids love; they're free from added sugar and preservatives and are 100% pure fruit. Just one HUMZINGERS Fruit Stix is equivalent to one portion of the recommended five daily portions of fruit and vegetables. See for yourself; visit www.humzingers.co.uk.
One other thing...
Together with high levels of antioxidants and slow energy release, SUNSWEET prunes can also help kids stay focused in the classroom.
*Source: http://www.bbc.co .uk/science/hottopics/obesity/index.shtml