Pizza for Breakfast, Anyone?

Fruit and veggies are a staple in our house....even if they cost a bit more....well woth it. I then buy store-brand products to cut costs. Adding frozen / canned vegetables help when the usuals are out-of-season. I try to stock up on blueberries while on sale and freeze them for later use.

Why can't the parents feed their kids at home? If not, serve fresh fruits and cheese or let 'em go hungry until lunch. My kids very rarely will go hungry than eat a dish they think they won't like.

We need to get the child obesity problem under control in the US. I believe that parents are the root of the problem. If parents teach kids healthy eating habits and teach by exzample children will follow. Some parents today think if their children are happy they are doing a good job when in reality most kids will not be happy eating healthy right away. It takes time to teach kids to reach for a carrot over cake. Their is no reason for childhood obesity to occur in a country where healthy food IS readily availible. I shop at ALDIS for all of my groceries and it really helps buying cheep vegtables and fruits. I hear all the time that buying high fat food is so easy and quick when in reality its the choices on the menu that can make a difference and many choose not to eat healthy. Pre-package healthy snacks and store them in the fridge so you can grab them on the go. I really hope that this new TV show helps open americans eyes because we are really hurting our children .

To clk8911, that is a great idea....I used to do the same for mine and did it for my grandchildren when they were here visiting! They love it and you will always know what is in it too! I freeze and can a lot of fruits and veggies, so we always have fresh applesauce around! Yummy!

OK, I love Jamie Oliver for what he has been trying to do. It's really sad that parents, educators, and our government has allowed this to happen. I know a few cases in our family that this is happening and it's pathetic and sad. Let's get this straight, we are in control of our kids, not the other way around. If you teach them to eat well, they will. I do not believe or subscribe to the notion of a picky eater. It's bull and a cop out! If you raise them on healthy foods, they will eat them. Junk food and healthy foods cost the same, so don't use that as an excuse either. I feel so sorry for these children. I'm glad to see the above posts here understand. It makes me feel hopeful. I am lucky I have a daughter that actually loves everything healthy. Sure, it's Ok to have a "goodie" once in a while, but that also means you have a well balanced diet and don't forget these children need to get off the couch and excercise. Have you ever noticed that the obese children have obsese parents?

My nephews constantly eat junk food at their house to the point that they readily eat fruit and veggies at my mom's, their grandma, house. My mom has always had apples, pears, and the like around for snacks. I love fruit, especially kiwi, and veggies because of my mom. With a new baby myself I want to make her homemade baby food as she gets older, starting with Avocado.

I was not able to afford snacks and junk food when my kids were growing up, so they munched on veggies and fruits. I also made most things from scratch, so my kids grew up eating healthy and have instilled that into their kids lives as well. It bothers me to see kids eating junk and drinking soda and sugary drinks.