I appreciate the guest post, Marian Combs

Last year, I found a show on direct tv colorado that really changed my perspective on how we are feeding our kids in this day and age. The show, “Food Revolution” with Jamie Oliver featured different areas of the United States with alarming rates of childhood disease and obesity. As Jamie dug into the lunchrooms around America, it was shocking to see the poor quality of food that our children are being served each day in public schools. What was also more startling was to see the lack of education being offered both at school and at home in terms of food choices, nutrition, and exercise. Most kids spend a minimum of two hours each parked in front of a television or computer. Very little time is spent exercising or even in play or physical activity of any sort. Kids have very little knowledge of portion sizes or even the names of common fruits and vegetables. It is time we create our own revolutions staring at home. It is vital for the sake of our own health and that of our kids to empower children with the tools they need to live a healthy and long life.