Click here to send mail. We live in a fast-food world. Even the foods in the supermarkets are changing. The choices are overwhelming and often not very healthy.
Many convenience foods contain large amounts of sugar, sodium, additives, and saturated fat.
Fast-food products are constantly advertised on television. Eating these foods is okay once in a while, if they are part of a balanced diet. However, children and their parents often rely on fast foods for quick breakfasts. Toaster pastries and other fast-food items may not be the best choice for starting the day. 20 to 40 percent of American children are physically unfit.