Many Children have diets that are too high in fat, low in fiber, and low in fruits and vegetables.
1 Research shows that development of a positive attitude toward food at any age leads to lifelong positive eating patterns. 3 Overweight during childhood and adolescence is associated with overweight during adulthood. 4 North Carolina ranks 39th in the nation on the health and well-being of children. 5 North Carolina children are less flexible, have a higher percent of body fat and have poorer cardiovascular fitness than children nationally. 7 Evidence exists to show that inactive children and youth are likely to become inactive adults.