Fresh Healthy Vending Growing Quickly Despite Gloomy Nationwide Obesity Rates
Nationwide Obesity Rates Are on the Rise
CDC Study Shows Obesity Rate Is 30% or Higher in 12 States
WebMD Health News Reviewed by Laura J. Martin, MD
Despite a steady drumbeat of warnings that obesity causes serious health problems and increases the risk of premature death, it has become a problem in every state, the CDC says in a new report.
What is more, obesity prevalence was 30% or higher in 12 states in 2010, compared to nine states in 2009. In 2000, no states had obesity rates that high.
Starting Over at 50 Years Old
Everyone’s talking these days about how eagerly Gen Y is embracing entrepreneurship. But you don’t hear nearly as much about the other demographic that’s also pursuing business ownership, driven more by purpose than passion.
Top Trends in Franchising for 2011
Jolly Backer, CEO of Fresh Healthy Vending “weighs in” on new franchise trends that he foresees for this year and beyond.
“As part of our research prior to the launch of Fresh Healthy Vending in 2010 we did substantial research into the trends most likely to impact the franchise industry in the years ahead and the following is a ‘snapshot’ of what we found” notes Backer. Key franchising trends that we indentified fell into several categories but we see these three particular ones enjoying 7-10 years of robust growth before we start seeing any market saturation.
Innovative healthy food offerings
“Green” products and services
Health and wellness businesses
Tips for Kids Healthy Eating
When it comes to weight, it is a sensitive issue when it comes to teenagers; it is something that is hard to broach. It is hard to deal for parents on how to let their kids know what they want to tell them, without making them feel bad about their size and weight; excessive anxiety may lead to anorexia or bulimia.
The shift of making the kids choose eating healthy snacks than junk foods is not instant. You cannot simply drag them to a fresh vending machine and ask them to eat this and that, without making them feel bad. It would be much wiser if you start by talking to your kids about healthy food choices, the good effects contrary to the bad effects of junk foods in terms of health. Before going out, it would be better if you will make a deal with them that you will try the foods from a fresh healthy vending machine rather than regular vending machines. It will give them a good amount of excitement to try healthy snacks and feel good about themselves.
Catholic Schools in the USA Commends the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act
President Barrack Obama found an ally with the Catholic Charities USA (CCUSA) after signing the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act. Unlike other organization doubtful of the said bill, CCUSA lauded the bill last week because it will improve the quality of meals sold in schools and vending machines will strengthen nutrition programs serving young children across the nation. We have been looking for healthier vending options for some time and now this bill will now push private and religious base schools to keep step with federal guidelines.
American Diet: A Boost to the Whole Grain and Healthy Food Industry
With the rise in obesity rate across the US, the Obama administration is keen on combating the most serious epidemic in America by enjoining every Americans to live a healthy lifestyle. Concerted effort made by the government, educational institutions, health advocates, private organizations, and corporates with new healthy food companies proliferating across the country.
Obesity if not prevented can cause detrimental effects leading to serious illnesses such as hypertension, heart disease and diabetes. It can also give psychosocial consequences such as low self esteem and depression. Centers for Disease Control and Preventions shows that 12.5 million American kids whose ages range from 2 to 9 years are obese making up 17% percent of the population which triples the percentage three decades earlier.
New School Programs That Aim To Combat Childhood Obesity
It was on the first quarter of 2010 when First Lady Michelle Obama announces the ambitious national goal of resolving the epidemic of child obesity in America. The campaign is called “Let’s Move” and it aims to provide schools, families and communities simple tools to help kids be more active, eat better, and get healthy. Since then, several other healthy campaigns from various sectors followed across all states. And before the year ended, President Obama enacted into law a new nutrition bill – Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act 2010 – that would help improve the quality of foods served in schools.
Another noteworthy event that happened in line with Michelle Obama’s “Let’s Move” campaign was the launching of Fresh Healthy Vending a healthy snacks vending franchise offering where most of the healthy vending machines are placed in schools and in locations where children spend time after school like YMCAs.
Healthy Vending Coming to Schools
The new school lunch law that President Obama started is a good start, but fact still remain that healthy eating begins at home.
Unlike the latest tax compromise, the law Healthy, hunger free kids for President Obama will not sink down in history. This bill is for children, it requires healthy foods being serve in schools whether it is from the canteen or in the vending machines.
Healthy Ideas Throughout The Year By Giant Food of Landover, Md.
Just in time for the New Year, Giant Food of Landover, MD decided to continue with their commitment in helping consumers in making the right choice in choosing healthy vending machines and organic products at the same time sticking to the challenging New Year resolution.
The consumer advisor of Giant Food Landover, Andrea Astrachan believes that one of the most common New Year’s resolutions is the loosing of weight and eating healthy foods. She also believes that supermarket is the best place to start healthy choosing, and Giant Food of Landover is committed in helping its customers to stay on track and achieve their goals throughout the year.
Encourage Your Kids To Eat Vegetables
Who doesn’t want to have a healthy child?
Of course, we all want our kids to grow up physically and mentally healthy. Without a doubt, one of the keys to be healthy is to eat fruits and vegetables every day. It doesn’t necessarily mean that all we have to eat is fruits and vegetables, but the recommended amount of fruits and vegetable intake daily.
Although getting kids to eat fruits and veggies may not be that hard, teaching them to eat vegetables is another story. Like most of us when we were still kids, the taste of some of vegetables do not taste good. There are some vegetables that most children hate; some of these are broccoli, carrots, spinach, and cabbage. Yet, these vegetables contain vitamins and minerals that they need for good health. According to the research of Journal of the American Heart Association, found that kids who regularly eat lots of fruits and vegetables have lower risk of having stiff arteries that is associated with atherosclerosis that may cause heart disease.