designed to teach children and their families skills and habits that will keep them healthy for life. Campers will make their own snacks and lunches under the guidance of the University of Georgia Cooperative Extension’s EFNEP program. In addition to Parks & Recreation, the camp has been made possible through a collaboration of community organizations including The Links Inc., CORTA, Performance Dance Co., Columbus State Uni- versity, University of Georgia’s Cooperative Extension Service, Premier Martial Arts, Columbus Road Runners, Girls Inc. Jump Roping Team, Publix and Home Depot. We can’t change the fact that our bodies are adapted
to deal with food scarcity rather than the modern world of inactivity and the abundance of inexpensive, high cal- orie foods. Changes in our way of life have decreased the number of meals prepared at home from fresh foods and exposed us to more processed foods with higher sugar and fat content and less dietary fiber. As a nation, we con- sume 30 percent more processed foods than fresh foods. Consuming sugar-sweetened beverages,
including
juice drinks, is a major source of calories for children ages 2-18. Parents can make a substantial difference simply by replacing sports drinks, soda and other sugary drinks with water and limiting intake of 100% fruit juice as a start on the journey toward healthier behaviors and
Children learning how to create a balanced meal during nutrition class at Tillis Parks & Recreation
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