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5th Annual Kids in the Kitchen
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Saturday, March 13, 2010 |
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10:00AM- 2:00PM |
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Vons Market, Circle Center parking lot 1820 Ximeno Ave., Long
Beach |
| The 5th Annual Kids in the Kitchen initiative! This project is supported by
the Association of Junior Leagues International, and its member Leagues, to empower youth to make healthy lifestyle choices.
By providing nourishment education and awareness, we are getting closer to the goal of reversing the growth of childhood obesity
and its associated health issues.
This event is free and open to the public. |
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An
article in First 5 LA's
"Monday Morning Report"
shares some great ideas about...
Nutrition for Children. Feeding children fruits and vegetables
can help them live a longer healthier life. These important dietary staples can help reduce a child's
risk of heart disease, Type 2 Diabetes and even certain cancers later in life. Unfortunately, less than half of California's
kids under 11 years of age eat enough fruits and vegetables every day, and at least 15 percent of children under 6 years are
overweight.
Sometimes children need help getting interested in eating fruits
and vegetables. Vegetables especially have a natural bitterness that almost all children need some time to get used to. I
recommend having a little fun with food and try making faces out of your fruits and veggies. Here are some ideas:
- Use a bell pepper, eggplant or head of lettuce for the face.
- Olives,
grapes, cherries or peas for the eyes.
- Pear, cucumber or radish
for a nose.
- Red berries or tomatoes for rosy cheeks.
- Banana
for a smile, zucchini for a smirk or a carrot for a not-so-happy look.
- Parsley, cauliflower, broccoli or grapes for hair.
Don't throw away good food. Be creative and make something to
eat you can enjoy with your family.
Also, First 5 California has available, for FREE a child friendly recipe
book called "Yummy for Your Tummy" written by the popular Chef La La. Call (800) KIDS025 to order.
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Seatbelts save lives...and money.
Keep you
and your family safe and $132 in your wallet by making sure everyone wears their seat belts for every trip. That’s the message that the Long Beach Police Department is telling drivers as part of the
2009 start-of-summer "Click It or Ticket." Fines and fees have increased to $132 for first time adult seat belt violations. For children
under 16, the fine is now $435 for the first time offense.
No warnings will be given out, as the Long Beach Police Department aggressively enforces the state’s
occupant protection laws. The "Click It or Ticket" campaign relies on heavy enforcement and public education as
a means to help save lives on California’s roadways. Please....always
be safe...for yourself and the children!
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Parents and grandparents are a
child's first and most important teachers. To find ways to be more effective in getting the right start for your child...
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"We prepare children
for success in school and life!"
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