We have a huge calcium crisis in this country because kids aren't drinking milk. He explains that although the body can maintain calcium, establishing new bone doesn't happen after these first two decades of life. Furthermore, Ayood says while many consider osteoporosis a bone disease of the elderly, the reality is that osteoporosis begins in childhood. Therefore adequate calcium during childhood is essential to prevent broken hips and spines seen in the elderly. The third food phobia that parents pass to children is fear of fruits and vegetables.
People say, oh that's too much, that's too hard, but really that's only about a pint.
It would fill a takeout container for wonton soup. Lifshitz offers another example of fear-driven food choices. Lifshitz suggests that Americans look to other countries for useful advice about healthy diets. In Japan, they recommend eating 30 different food sources a day. Ayood tells parents to use moderation and variety.