The number of children who are overweight or obese continues to increase and while many of these children struggle with weight problems they are not getting the proper nutrients in their diet. They are consuming too much junk FOOD and not enough of the nutritious FOOD required for health and growth. So parents should check to see that their children are getting adequate portions of healthy FOODs.

Children need sixteen ounces or two cups daily of milk and milk products. These include fat-free milk, various cheese, cottage cheese, yogurt, custard, ice cream, pudding, whole milk or milkshakes. If your child is overweight, they should opt for low-fat and fat-free products. Normal weight children can enjoy ice cream and milkshakes.

It amazes me how great marketing can bring a society to its knees. We have counted on the 56 Billion Dollar diet industry to help us lose weight and what has happened? We are fatter than ever before.

You hear the words, “Diets Don't Work” daily. There are many reasons they don't, but one of the reasons is we have become so dumbed down by marketing.