By: Emmy

Emmy — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 05:22:55 +0000

Eating Disorders appear to be mushrooming. There is little school education about
health and nutrition and parents do not appear to be as influential.
School is the best venue for including intensive health and nutrition
education “on a daily” curriculum, to leave an impact. Growth, Physical and Mental Health require the support of a well balanced nutrition.
At a recent party, 8 of the 12 girls ( approx. 11-13yrs) were “bone thin”, observed to eat 2-3 bites of food, filling up on Diet sodas . They were lively, and excited
about the party which may have contributed to their energy drive.
I’m concerned about my 9 yr old granddaughter, she and friends already discuss dieting,not finishing meals, not ” eating later than 4p.m, substituting a large cookie for
a meal with orange juice/etc. ( These diet tactics are likely copies of older sibs and adults)
She has lost a lot weight/she wasn’t chubby. I am assured by her parents she’s ok, and that her Pediatrician said not to be concerned.

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By: Emmy