http://www.webmd.com/diet/news/20100615/proposed-dietary-guidelines-take-aim-obesity So schools are doing away with Physical Education classes. Recent studies claim that children age Zero to Six Spend As Much Time With TV, Computers and Video Games As Playing Outside... (I know,I know. It's hard for a kid age Zero to play much outside... but I bet he'll be Tweeting in no time!) ..

According to a report from CNN:  Access to soda machines in school has nearly doubled from the late 90's to today. This has prompted an increase in consumption of sugary beverages by children nationwide. With a number of diseases and conditions linked to excess sugar consumption, these facts have lawmakers, school officials and parents concerned.

I see kids in my office all the time and one of the first things I ask is "What did you have for breakfast today?" Many say "I didn't have breakfast" or usually it's something unhealthy... for many of these children a bowl of Cap'n Crunch & a glass of O.J. would be a step up. The best (worst) answer... "Strawberry soda & a bag of Fritos"