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What’s the best solution to eating less junk: graphic warning labels, higher taxes or simply EDUCATION?
This morning, most houses are waking up in a state of sugar shock. Chocolate smeared faces are wondering, “is there any candy left?” as they peer through bleary eyes still half-covered with costume makeup. “I gotta have my fix!” the five-year old thinks, planning on ways to hide his candy from his big brother. Moms and dads are sneaking bites of mini Mars bars as they tell their kids, “no more than three pieces!”. But at the same time, they are wondering how many more they can steal before their child notices. Now, imagine that the pieces of candy, earned on a cold and rain-soaked...
Read MoreFact #1
Only 7% of Canadian children are getting their recommended 60 min of physical activity a day.
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Due to dramatic increase in childhood obesity rates more and more children are being diagnosed with adult diseases, like high blood pressure and Type II diabetes.
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Canadian Youth today are part of the first generation expected to have a shorter life span than their parents.
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