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Have kids? Do they eat? Do they eat... right? Get answers on top childhood nutrition topics

Have kids? Do they eat? Do they eat... right? Get answers on top childhood nutrition topics

Have kids? Do they eat? Do they eat... right? Get answers on top childhood nutrition topics

KTVB.COM

Posted on March 18, 2010 at 12:26 PM

Updated Wednesday, Mar 24 at 8:26 PM

PacificSource Health Plans & Idaho's NewsChannel 7 presented a live web chat focusing on childhood nutrition on March 24th. A great panel of experts tackled various questions submitted by KTVB.COM users during the event.

With spring break just days away for many Treasure Valley students, there is no better time to take a closer look at their eating habits and level of physical activity.

PacificSource and KTVB will present more Health Focus events on a number of topics throughout 2010.


 
KTVB: 
Welcome to the event - we have GREAT experts here - go ahead and ask your questions! Here we go!
 
Comment From Guest :  
My son is vegetarian, what kind of food do you suggest?
 
Stacy Beeson: 
Good question! He can still get all the nutrients he needs but I suggest a multi vitamin for sure - especially one with 100% of vitamin B12 (only comes from animals). Here's the food list: cheese, tofu (crumble it up in stir-fries and lasagna), beans (kidney, black, soybeans), high-protein grain like quinoa and milk - hope that helps to start
 
Nancy Rush: 
A good resource for you to access is the American Dietetic Association web site: http://www.eatright.org/
JimKTVB: 
What part do/should schools play in nutrition? Several of our panelists will probably have a thought on this question.
 
Colleen Fillmore: 
Schools have a very important role in the area of nutrition. The Idaho Child Nutrition Programs this last year unveiled the New Idaho Nutrition Standards that follow the latest Dietary Guidelines. These Idaho Nutrition Standards are stricter than USDA and have been received very well throughout the state. The latest nutrition research was used when developing this nutrition standards.
 
Christy Smith: 
In the cafeteria, modeling proper portion sizes and offering a variety of different foods is an important part of educating students on nutrition.
Stacy Beeson: 
I feel nutrition, health and cooking are life skills that could have more focus in schools. It helps for kids to hear it, see it, do it and live it at home, school and in the community!
Colleen Fillmore: 
Go the www.sde.idaho.gov and click Child Nutrition Programs to view the videos outlining each of these standards.
Pat Stewart: 
I believe that students should be provided with nutrition information in health education classes from K-12 th Grade. Based on the Idaho health education standards within the topic of nutrition, a student can learn information developmentally appropriate for his/her age group. They also can develop skills to make good nutrition decisions and set goals.
 
Stephanie Martin: 
To help support schools in their efforts to educate children, Albertsons created the Healthy Eaters program, which is designed to reinforce the nutrition and healthy living curricula taught in schools, and where this curriculum is lacking, it fills in the gaps. Albertsons Healthy Eaters is offered free of cost to all schools to ensure that schools are able to take advantage of the program in their communities. To sign up, go to www.fieldtripfactory.com/albertsons. Last year, we hosted more than 5000 children in Idaho
Colleen Fillmore: 
Remember - role modeling is a key piece here. Nutrition education and what we eat as adults at school and at home is very important.
Eat Well and Be Well!!!
 
Pat Stewart: 
The Health Education Standards for K-12 can be found at www.sde.idaho.gov
 
 
Nancy Rush: 
I am part of an organization called Action for Healthy Kids Idaho. We are asking parents to get involved to help their children's school provide better nutrition in vending machines and as behavior rewards. if you notice your kids are bringing home candy, cookies, stories about all the sweet rewards they had at school, you can ask for a school policy to encourage better choices. Some examples would be a walk with the teacher or principal; healthy muffins instead of cupcakes; physical activity breaks. Go to actionforhealthykids.org for ideas.
Colleen Fillmore: 
Every school district that runs a national school lunch program is mandated to have a Wellness Policy.
Jim Everett: 
I would like to address the activities that are not a part of the formal school lunch or breakfast programs. Club and sports events and banquets can set a good tone in providing healthy choices. We have found that kids will eat fruits and vegetables if they are provided. If all you offer are brownies and cookies they will get eaten.
We have also found that with pre schoolers and younger students, if they are involved in preparing snacks with healthy ingredients, they are much more likely to eat them.
As adult role models, kids watch what we eat too. If they see us with soda they are likely to grab a soda If they see us drink water, they are more likely to drink water,
 
 
Comment From Guest :  
My 6 year old daughter is extremely picky about what she eats and often times will only eat one or two bites of something and say she is full. At what point do I worry about her not getting enough? She does take a multi-vitamin, but any other suggestions?
 
Stephanie Martin: 
We have some great tips on helping picky eaters on our blog, Albertsons Wellbeing. Our nutritionist Heidi Diller has some great tips for kids of all ages www.albertsonswellbeing.com
 
Colleen Fillmore: 
This is typical for young children to be picky eaters. Always have the environment be positive and do not attempt to force food on your child.
 
Nancy Rush: 
I have a 6 year old grandson who is a reluctant eater. As a registered dietitian I always look at him for signs of wellness. Although he is thin, he has lots of energy, shiny hair, bright eyes, strong teeth and no broken bones. He sleeps well at night and excels at school. His parents stock their pantry and refrigerator with healthy foods, and he is encouraged to drink water between meals. Look at your child and notice the things I have mentioned.
Nancy Rush: 
There are many cookbooks and recipes on the website that you can access. A great site is www.mypyramid.gov There is a section for kids and recipes for children to make with an adult.
 
Jim Everett: 
One of the keys to getting picky eaters to eat in a more healthy way is to get them involved in the preparation of the meal. We are involved in a program with the CDC and we have found that kids will eat what they prepare. It is also great time together.
Stephanie Martin: 
I'd like to chime in with Jim. Get them involved! Here are some tips for children of all ages
http://albertsonswellbeing.com/got-a-picky-eater-get-them-in-the-kitchen/
 
Stacy Beeson: 
Picky eaters are quite common and the best advice I have is to not worry. Picky eaters learn to explore and accept foods through repetition, pairing unfamiliar with familiar, eating with kids and keeping a consistent schedule with meals and snacks. Does she choose when she eats or do you have a set schedule of planned meals and snacks where the parent decides the WHAT, WHEN and WHERE and child decides the WHETHER and HOW MUCH. Try Ellyn Satter for great books on this topic. High calorie foods are avocado, canola oil added to foods, olives, starchy vegetables and smoothies. If she says shes's full after a meal it may mean that she wasn't hungry in the first place so start with establishing a schedule. I think things will go fine!
 
 
Comment From Guest :  
How many Idaho schools are adhering to the new guidelines you developed in the CNP? This seems to be an issue as my niece is still talking about the chicken nuggets and pizza they are fed consistently
 
Colleen Fillmore: 
Great question on the New Idaho Nutrition Standards. We are having great responces from this implementation. The percent adhering to the standards is very high. These standards encourage children to limit unhealthful foods and consumer the foods and beverages that are recommended
 
 
Colleen Fillmore: 
Child Nutrition programs are careful to set standards that would not deter studens from eating school meals, but at the same following the latest Dietary Guidelines.
 
Christy Smith: 
When schools offer a variety of foods from all food groups, as well as control portions of items higher in calories and fat, we are able offer a balanced meal.
 
JimKTVB: 
Colleen, for those who don't know...what is the CNP?
 
 
Colleen Fillmore: 
Thanks for asking Jim.

CNP stands for Child Nutrition Programs
Colleen Fillmore: 
The Idaho Child Nutrition Programs are administered out of the Idaho Department of Education. We cover Public School, Private and Child and Adult Care Sites.
 
 
 
 
Colleen Fillmore: 
Portion control is extremely important. As a Registered Dietitian - not food is bad food - but watch the amount when you eat. Portion Control is extremely important.
 
 
 
Comment From Guest :  
Can you tell me if schools are required to adhere to the new nutrition standards?
 
Colleen Fillmore: 
The Idaho New Nutrition Standards are recommendations not mandates. However, we are finding the majority of the schools are following these recommendations since they follow the latest and best research in the area of nutrition.

Also, the Child Nutrition Programs are also unveiling in the very near future recommendations on competitive foods. This includes vending, club sales, fund raising etc.

Recommendations instead of mandates allow the local school districts to implement in a Win-Win for all in the community.
 
JimKTVB: 
Question for Pat Stewart: What factor does declining exercise rates play?
 
 
Pat Stewart: 
Exercise and diet go hand in hand when addressing healthy weight management to avoid overweight and obesity. We are encouraging schools to offer physical education regularly during the school week - preferably everyday for 30 minutes for elementary and everyday for middle and high school for 45 minutes.
 
 
Comment From Kate :  
My toddler is in the 4th percentile for weight, but is otherwise growing very well - What are good healthy foods to feed her to maintain and help build up her weight?
 
Colleen Fillmore: 
Nutrient rich foods are extremely important for a young person. Their calorie requirements are low for the day - so every food counts. Concentrate on snacks rich in nutrient such as milk instead of soda pop.
 
 
Stacy Beeson: 
Healthy foods to help build up weight are avocado, smoothies, starchy vegetables, adding canola and olive oil to any food, olives (as tapenade), wheat germ, whole milk yogurt and granola. Keep feeding her a variety of food also so she learns to explore and accept lots of new foods!
 
 
Comment From Sheri Evans:  
Is there a cookbook that parents can get to help us reinforce healthy eating at home?
 
Stephanie Martin: 
We've got some great recipes at our blog, albertsonswellbeing.com. We like to include seasonal favorites, so look for healthy Easter recipes shortly
 
 
 
Comment From Tana :  
What do the experts think of Michelle Obama's "Let's Move Campaign" ?
 
Stephanie Martin: 
It's a tremendous call to action and really complements what First Lady Otter has been focusing already
 
Colleen Fillmore: 
Recently I was in Washington DC and heard Michelle Obama speak at the Idaho School Nutrition Assoication meeting. She mentioned in the speech the great job Idaho is doing, specifically the Gooding School District that is the only district in the nation at this time to win a USDA Healthier Challenge award.
 
Stephanie Martin: 
With more than 23 million children overweight in the US and obesity rates having tripled in the past 30 years, we all need to help our young people learn how to make healthier choices
 
Pat Stewart: 
We are excited that Michelle Obama is promoting the "Let's Move Campaign." The State Department of Education in partnership with Idaho universities and the Idaho Association for Health, PE, Recreation and Dance partnered to collect Body Mass Index data on the status of overweight and obesity of Idaho youth.
 
 
Comment From Guest :  
So chicken nuggets and pizza is ok?
 
 
 
Colleen Fillmore: 

Great question. The important thing to remember when eating a healthy diet is to balance all foods. Eat the rainbow of colors. Pizza and chicken nuggets can be eaten in moderation.

The new Idaho Nutirion Standards limit items such as Pizza and Chicken Nuggets since most often these items are pre-fried items. Check out the Idaho Child Nutrition website to get more information.
 
 
Comment From Stephani:  
My 17 year old daughter is 262 pounds. We have restricted sugar, soda and sweets, what else can we do to help her lose weight?
 
 
Jim Everett: 

You are on the right track with what you have done so far. High fiber intake is good so read labels, staying hydrating with water, having fruits and vegetables always readily available are a few other suggestions. Don't forget the other side of the equation; activity and the number of calories burned. Little increases in the amount we move each day adds up.

Walking is one of the best forms of exercise we can get. Park the car further away instead of looking for the closest parking place or just skip the car all together and walk or ride a bike; with your helmet of course. Take the stairs. Take a walk after meals. Adding some resisitance training can make a big difference too. It boosts metabolism, so you burn more calories even at rest, as you add to your muscle mass.
 
 
Comment From Jessica Upton :  
How do you motivate children to WANT to eat healthy? Any tips on how to make nutrition fun?
 
Nancy Rush: 
To motivate children to eat healthy, I encourage parents and caregivers to be good role models and to eat with their children. For instance, if you want your son or daughter to drink milk, drink milk. If you follow the best guidance of drinking water between meals, why are you drinking soda pop? Having healthy foods available makes choices easier.

You may have youth on sports teams? When it's your turn to bring the snack, select healthy options. Instead of soda pop and chips, try bottled water and sliced fruit or crackers and cheese.
 
Colleen Fillmore: 
Always having healthy food available at all times is also extremely important.
 
 
 
Comment From Guest :  
You mention you "encourage" shools to offer PE regularly. I remember it being a requirement when I was in school. Will this ever come back? I think it is necessary to get kids moving more and should be looked at just like math and reading.
 
Pat Stewart: 
I certainly share your desire for PE to be offered more frequently or everyday if possible. We are also working with classroom teachers to encourage frequent physical activity breaks throughout the day including recess at the elementary level. Research is showing that aerobic activity stimulates brain development and actually improves academic achievement in areas of math and science. This is based on the work of John Medina and also SPARK.
 
 
Comment From Guest :  
I saw Jamie Oliver's "Food Revolution" preview on TV on Sunday, where he has taken a large role in re-vamping the health of folks in Huntington Virginia. The community is very negative with his focus on getting them to make healthier habits. Part of his "revolution" is in the schools as well as teaching parents how to cook healthy meals, gardening your own veggies, and balancing food with increased physical activity. Can you see something like this happening in Idaho?
 
Stacy Beeson: 
I am impressed with what Jamie Oliver is doing and with his overall goal of school gardens, schools using local foods and kids being involved in their lunches. Good things we're doing in Idaho are the BUGS (Boise Urban Garden School) and the Farm to School program. Let's hope for more to come!
 
Colleen Fillmore: 
Moving in a positive direction is what Idaho's nutrition programs have been working towards. The Idaho Nutrition Standards for schools unveiled this last year has been extremely successful. Meals served in the school environment are role modeling positive eating. The Idaho Child Nutrition Programs have a very strong Farm to Fork (School Garden) program.
 
 
Stephanie Martin: 
Getting parents involved is important. Part of our Albertsons Healthy Eaters tours involves encouraging the children to talk to their parents about what they learned. it's all about starting the dialogue
 
 
 
 
Comment From Guest :  
Where can a person find a reputable site to check their child's BMI and see if they are considered "overweight or obese"?
 
Pat Stewart: 
A great website to get BMI data and lots of health information is at www.cdc.gov/healthyyouth The data from the BMI study shows that ID youth are at approximately 28% overweight or obese and this campaign will help us promote our efforts.
 
 
Comment From Ashley :  
i want my kids to eat healthy but all my family keeps giving them whatever they want...what should i do?
 
Christy Smith: 
As your child gets older it will become harder to control what they eat. I suggest you keep providing variety of healthy options when you can, and model healthy eating yourself.
 
Stephanie Martin: 
I'd suggest talking to your family - engage them in your efforts to help your children make healthier choices. You may just help your family be more healthy too!
 
Jim Everett: 
Any behavior change is a team effort. Try to get everyone together and see if you can set some shared goals and perhaps even introduce a game or competition amongst family members. Some incentives for supporting healthy behaviors amongst the family. Making sure that when you shop you limit the options, so at least when family members are at your home, they don't have too many unhealthy options. It is amazing what we won't starve ourselves and will eat what is offered. Offer healthy!
 
JimKTVB: 
Annette asked how many calories her picky two year old should get per day. Stacy Beeson suggests 1200 calories per day.
 
 
Comment From Don :  
What is "healthy" food? Low fat, low sugar and vitamin fortified or are the ingrediants more important, organic?
 
Nancy Rush: 
"Healthy" food is that which supplies the nutrients our body's need to walk, to grow, to heal, to think. Their are six nutrient groups: Protein, Fat, Carbohydrate, Vitamins, Minerals, and Water. The first three have calories which is the energy or fuel we need to be active and healthy. There are many different choices within the nutrient groups. Usually, a registered dietitian would recommend utilizing food groups: Fruits, Vegetable, Dairy, Grains, and Meats (nuts and beans) to select choices from to get the nutrients needed. There are great organic choices. However, it is difficult to become an organic farmer. My sister grows fresh foods and followed all organic guidelines for 3 years. She was unable to sustain the practice for the required 6 years. If you are able to buy local or at a grocery store with a wonderful selection of fresh foods and dairy, you will be purchasing healthy foods.
 
 
Comment From Amy Guardia:  
My son gets PE once a week up in McCall. Thats not healthy right?
 
Pat Stewart: 
It is not uncommon that students are only offered PE once a week which is not ideal, but due to all the demands of students academically. We are providing schools with workshops on Best Practices in PE so that whatever amount students get they are the most active they can be during that class. We also are helping classroom teachers integrate physical activity throughout the day so that students are moving regularly which contributes to academic achievement.
 
 
Comment From Kate :  
Is there some plan or something I can follow to make healthy shopping easier?
 
Stephanie Martin: 
Navigating a grocery store can be tough - we have more than 30,000 products! that's why we created nutrition iQ. it's an easy-to-see shelf tag program that calls out the top 1 or 2 nutritional benefits of each qualified item. we developed it with the Joslin Diabetes center
 
 
Comment From Rachel :  
I am working to introduce "real" food into my 12 month old's diet. He loves veggies in the form of baby food but isn't interested when they are raw or steamed. I have tried mixing them into the baby food but he spits them out. Any suggestions on how to prepare veggies (broccoli, tomatoes, squash, etc) so that he will eat it and I will not have to buy baby food forever?
 
Stacy Beeson: 
Good for you for focusing on real food! You can easily puree any cooked vegetable which is like making your own baby food. For broccoli, cook it, add low-sodium chicken broth, spices and cooked potato and puree it in the blender. Try tomato soup, tomato puree on pizza and for squash add it to mac and cheese, add brown sugar and if it's summer squash, try it in a quesadilla or another food your child likes. Good luck!
 
 
Comment From Diane :  
This is more a comment, than question. I have recently started making a smoothie for breakfast with kale, parsley, yogurt, soy milk, banana, fresh blueberries and strawberries, and flaxseed meal. It is easy, delicious, and very filling. I was thinking how simple it would be to serve smoothies to students in the schools too. They get vegetables, fruit, grain, and protein all at once.
 
Christy Smith: 
We have looked into serving smoothies at Boise Schools. Smoothies are a delicious, easy breakfast. My children love to make them from fresh fruits, fruit juices, and yogurt or milk for after school snacks. Manpower and equipment are our current stumbling blocks to serving them.
 
 
Comment From Guest :  
If we porition control and eat pizza (i.e., one piece) with a salad, fruit, and glass of milk...it can be a well balanced meal
 
Colleen Fillmore: 
Yes, if you watch your portion control you can have a healthy meal with pizza, salad, fruit and a glass of milk. A good suggestion on portion control is measuring your food and making sure you do not overeat.
Motivating children to eat healthy can be fun and rewarding. Remember that role modeling is extremely important. When you are having fun eating something healthy - your child will want to role model that same behavior.
 
 
Comment From Bobbie :  
I can get my daughter to eat any veggie or fruit..its meat that I cant get her interested in.
 
Jim Everett: 
I would not be as concerned about this problem. There are great alternatives for the proteins that meats bring us. There are lots of great books on vegetarian cooking. Some broad suggestions include bean/legumes, lentils, eggs, tofu for protein substitutes.
 
 
 
Comment FromTeresah: 
What about food allergies. Trying very hard to buy products without egg, dairy, nuts, wheat, etc. for a 2-3 yr old.
 
Christy Smith: 
When a family member has a food allergy, menu planning can be very challenging! When someone is allergic to many food groups (as it appears your daughter is) I recommend you work with your physician and a registered dietitian to ensure you are adequately meeting her nutrition needs.
 
 
Comment From Guest :  
I think that there needs to be a health club for kids, with child size equipment. There could be classes on how to cook and eat healthy foods and how to exercise properly. There could also be classes for parents on nutrition. At the YMCA you have to be 10 to be on the equipment. We need to get the younger kids involved
 
Jim Everett: 
As the CEO for the Y I appreciate this comment. We work hard to be kid friendly and have equipment for kids. We can certainly do more and would love to talk live to get your suggestions. Please give me or Dave Duro a call at 344-5501.
 
Pat Stewart: 
I believe that the school can be that "health club" for all kids. Certified health and physical education teachers are knowledgeable about what is developmentally appropriate to provide to students. The goal of programs should provide them with information and skills to want to be active for a lifetime and make good decisions to eat right and be active every day. We want to avoid the so much emphasis on competition, but rather the enjoyment of activity and opportunities to find activites they enjoy and have FUN!
 
 
Comment From Cindy:  
I want to involve my kids - what are some tips on how to get them to participate in the kitchen?
 
Nancy Rush: 
To get children to be involved in the kitchen, first have them help you make choices at the grocery store. You might have a "color" day. Mom: "Today we are going to select green foods. Let's look at the choices." Then point out things like celery, broccoli, kiwi fruit (green inside), artichokes, avocado, and many others. As they select one or more choices, ask them to agree to taste the food. Depending on their age, they can help prepare the food and then taste. Find recipes which appeal to children. A place to start is www.mypyramid.gov and look for the children's section. having aprons, colorful measuring utensils, and a cookbook depicting child cooks might also help.
 
Stephanie Martin: 
Stephanie Martin:
Here are some tips for children of all ages
http://albertsonswellbeing.com/got-a-picky-eater-get-them-in-the-kitchen/
 
 
Comment From Guest:  
The Farm to Fork program sounds great, and fun! How can we get it into every school?
 
Colleen Fillmore: 
Our Farm to School (Farm to Fork) program is extremely popular. The Idaho Department of Education Child Nutrition Programs partners with Department of Ag and Idaho Preferred for all of these projects. Go to the Idaho Child Nutrition Program website for more information on growing gardens, purchasing locally grown foods and ideas on how to incorporate these Idaho grown foods into your schools. We look forward to more schools particpating in the school garden projects. Please join in the fun!!! :)
 
 
 
Comment From Tonya:  
My daughter has Down syndrome which means that due to the extra chromosome, she has extra free radicals in her body. What are the best anti oxidant foods can I give her.
 
Stacy Beeson: 
Increasing antioxidant consumption is very beneficial for everyone. ORAC i(oxygen Radical Absorbancy Capacity) s one tool that measures the antioxidant content in foods. So check out the ORAC website
 
 
 
Comment From lorie:  
How can I get Utah county schools interested in having school gardens?? Can you send information?
 
 
Colleen Fillmore: 
Please contact the Idaho Child Nutrition Programs in the Idaho State Department of Education for more information on the school gardens. We look forward to hearing from you!!!!

Eat those veggies!!!!
 
 
Comment From Sheri Evans:  
Are there any exercises that young children should NOT do? I heard that weight lifting was bad for younger children.
 
Pat Stewart: 
It is important for students to learn the correct way to stretch and weight lifing techniques. Young children should probalby not engage in heavy weight lifting but rather engage in activities just using the weight of their own body like jumping rope or biking, running, etc.
 
 
 
Comment From Guest:  
My kids eat every thing all day long and i want them to eat healthyier but i don't even know "healthy" what shoul i do?
 
Nancy Rush: 
First, I would have a family conference and talk to your children about new rules. To control intake and protect their teeth from excess tooth decay, I would recommend you have breakfast, lunch, and dinner sitting at a table with your children. Planned snacks between meals with water to drink is a healthy way to go. If you have access to a computer, go to www.mypyramid.gov and look for menu plans.
 
 
Comment From Guest:  
I have a 14 month old son who seems to eat all day long. He snacks on many different kinds of cheerios but I'm starting to worry he's eating too much. Any suggestions?
 
Stacy Beeson: 
The best thing to do with a 14 month old is to set a consistent schedule where the parent decides the WHAT, WHEN and WHERE and the child decides WHETHER and HOW MUCH. The goal is to be hungry at each meal. Grazing can lead to eating too little or eating too much. Do an experiment with a schedule of planned breakfast, snack, lunch, snack and dinner with water in between! Google Ellyn Satter for more!
 
 
Comment From Tyler:  
Will lifting heavy weights stunt my kids growth?
 
Pat Stewart: 
Heavy weight lifing will not stunt growth, but may hurt a child's joints or strain muscles. Ti Chia is a good form of exercise.
 
 
Comment From Guest:  
I've heard school meals are higher in calories. I've also heard this could be because that is the only meal some students will get. Is this accurate? What % of daily calories are schools suppposed to provide in each meal?
 
Jim Everett: 
With younger kids, those who have not reached puberty, proper technique is important, so get some instruction. Lean toward being able to do at least 9-12 repetitions to make sure that kids are not lifting too heavy.
 
Colleen Fillmore: 
The school lunch program meals calorically have the correct number of calories. They have to have the correct number of calories based upon the USDA guidelines. The meals are portion controlled and we nutrient analyze all of the reimbursable meals served. As the weekly average, school food sites serve at a minimm 100% and a maximum 110% of the appropriate level of calories per week to ensure meals offered to children comply withUSDA calorie levels.
 
 
Comment From Jodi Stevens:  
Would you please suggest the viewing of "3 angry moms"? It is extremely insightful.
 
JimKTVB: 
Actually, 2 Angry Moms. Christy will answer.
 
Christy Smith: 
Boise Schools Food & Nutrition Services has been actively working with the Parent Advisory Council who brought this documentary (Two Angry Moms) to Boise. Many of the issues discussed in the documentary do not pertain to what is happening in Boise or Idaho. Idaho is ahead of the curve and exceeding Federal standards. I would encourage those of you interested in school meals to eat at a school near you to see what is happening locally.
 
 
Comment From MoreenMoreen:  
I pack lunch for my 7 yr. daughter each school day. She constantly begs for school lunches with her classmates. How do I compete with pizza, chicken nuggets, and mac & cheese. I want to make her lunch fun and exciting. Her usual lunch - sandwich, veggie, fruit, cheese stick, and milk or juice.
 
Nancy Rush: 
Why not start with one day each week for her to buy school lunch. The foods you have mentioned such as pizza are made with whole wheat flour, low fat cheese, and healthy vegetables. All school lunch items meet nutrient standards. Idaho nutrition standards are more stringent (better) than national standards.
 
KTVB: 
Thank you everyone for taking part today! Join us throughout the year for more Health Focus webchats!
 

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