Healthy Habits School Wellness Presentation 10 03

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Raising Healthy Kids Today (and Healthy Families) Adiba Twigg Wellness Educator 903-819-8166 Statements in this presentation have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration.

Adiba TwiggTotal Wellness Coach and Educator : 

Adiba TwiggTotal Wellness Coach and Educator

Kids Matter : 

Kids Matter Adiba Twigg Wellness Educator 903-819-8166 What are we putting IN ON and AROUND Our kids?

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Writing before school-air allergy test Writing during allergy test Writing after school-air allergy extract therapy Feels well, acts normal Withdrawn, throwing toys, headache, red ears, earache Ear less red, headache and earache gone, behavior appropriate Is This Your Child?

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Do You Know This Child? Before disinfectant exposure During disinfectant exposure Peak of disinfectant exposure After oxygen treatment for disinfectant exposure Normal activity Whining, crying, tired Refuses to write Normal activity

Challenges to Kids’ Health Today : 

Challenges to Kids’ Health Today Mercury contamination moves beyond fish; ‘Every link of the food chain affected’  —ABC News, September 18, 2006 Pediatricians say kids need more vitamin D USA Today, October 11, 2008 Baby care products: possible sources of infant phthalate exposure —Pediatrics, February 1, 2008 Carcinogen 1,4-dioxane found in leading ‘organic’ brand personal care products—Reuters, March 14, 2008 Bisphenol-A can build up in babies and infants —The Canadian Press, February 23, 2009 Too much junk food being put in children’s hands —World News, March 14, 2009

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FACT: Asthma—On average, one out of every 13 school-aged children has asthma FACT: Type 2 Diabetes—Incidence of type 2 diabetes is rising quickly among kids FACT: Overweight Kids—The number of overweight children and teens has DOUBLED in the past 10 years FACT: Immune System—Kids miss an average of eight school days per year because of health issues FACT: Physical Development—Poor nutrition negatively impacts bone growth and overall physical development Poor school performance can result from poor nutrition How’s Your Child’s Health? Adiba Twigg Wellness Educator 903-819-8166

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FACT: Candy—69% of 19- to 24-month-olds eat candy or dessert on any given day FACT: French Fries—The most common vegetable source for kids today What Are We Putting IN our Kids? FACT: Soft Drinks—Most 8-year-olds drink soft drinks daily and each 12 oz. serving contains 9 tsp. of sugar; Phosphorous in soft drinks can leach calcium out of bones FACT: Hot Dogs, Cookies, and Rolls—All among the Top 10 sources of food among infants and toddlers 4–24 months of age FACT: Junk Food—25% of calories on a typical school day come from junk food Adiba Twigg Wellness Educator 903-819-8166

Am J Psychiatry 161:2005-2013, November 2004© 2004 American Psychiatric Association Malnutrition at Age 3 Years and Externalizing Behavior Problems at Ages 8, 11, and 17 Years Jianghong Liu, Ph.D., Adrian Raine, D.Phil., Peter H. Venables, Ph.D., D.Sc., and Sarnoff A. Mednick, Ph.D., D.Med. : 

Am J Psychiatry 161:2005-2013, November 2004© 2004 American Psychiatric Association Malnutrition at Age 3 Years and Externalizing Behavior Problems at Ages 8, 11, and 17 Years Jianghong Liu, Ph.D., Adrian Raine, D.Phil., Peter H. Venables, Ph.D., D.Sc., and Sarnoff A. Mednick, Ph.D., D.Med. CONCLUSIONS: …malnutrition predisposes to neurocognitive deficits, which in turn predispose to persistent externalizing behavior problems throughout childhood and adolescence. The findings suggest that reducing early malnutrition may help reduce later antisocial and aggressive behavior. Adiba Twigg Wellness Educator 903-819-8166

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CONCLUSIONS: …Poor nutrition results in poor behavior, lower core strength, increased body fat, slower mental problem solving, less alertness, and slower muscle response time. The National Institute of Health highlights the impact of poor nutrition on health: Overweight and Obesity hypertension High Cholesterol Diabetes Heart disease Stroke Gallstones Gout Sleep apnea Osteoarthritis Several types of cancer Depression Adiba Twigg Wellness Educator 903-819-8166

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FACT: 287 Industrial Chemicals—Found in a test of the umbilical cord blood of 10 newborns: consumer- product ingredients, banned industrial chemicals, and pesticides FACT: Bisphenol-A—Found in polycarbonate plastic containers, baby bottles, and toys—is an endocrine disrupter; newborns and infants may have up to 11X more in their bodies than adults FACT: 1,4-Dioxane and Formaldehyde—Found in 61% of 28 children’s bath soaps, shampoos, lotions, and other personal care products tested; considered probable carcinogens by the EPA FACT: Phthalates—Fragrance can contain phthalates— known endocrine disrupters— which are also known to be skin irritants with potentially negative impacts on the respiratory system, liver, and kidneys What Are we Putting ON our Kids? Babies’ skin is 5X thinner and more permeable than adult skin, making babies more susceptible to toxins

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FACT: Asthma —Common household cleaners and appliances may give off fumes that can be triggers for asthma in children FACT: Health Risks —Chemicals that can be found in everyday products that are probably under your kitchen sink or in your laundry room, basement, bathroom, and garage are known to be harmful to children, particularly to their developing nervous systems and brains FACT: Poisonings —Chlorine bleach is the chemical most frequently involved in household poisonings in the U.S. Out of 81,000 CHEMICALS REGISTERED WITH THE EPA IN THE PAST 30 YEARS, fewer than 20% have been tested for toxicity! What Chemicals Are we Using AROUND our Kids? Adiba Twigg Wellness Educator 903-819-8166

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Adiba Twigg Wellness Educator 903-819-8166 Today is The Past Today is The Future

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Get Educated (we have free information for you, just ask) Choose credible Web sites such as www.aap.org for additional information Read labels—watch for high fructose corn syrup, trans fats, hydrogenated oils, and high sodium Read “Raising Healthy Kids Today” the Shaklee Health Science booklet (available by request) Take Action Eat well—Be sure that fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and lean proteins are in your children’s diets Supplement wisely Banish soft drinks and junk food Get active—Support your children and teens being involved in physical activities and get out there and shoot some hoops with them! Use safe, nontoxic household cleaners What Can you Be Doing? Go to the National Institutes of Health’s Household Products Database to look up cosmetic and household products you use http://householdproducts.nlm.nih.gov/ingredients.htm Adiba Twigg Wellness Educator 903-819-8166

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Choose credible Web sites http://householdproducts.nlm.nih.gov/ingredients.htm www.aap.org Adiba Twigg Wellness Educator 903-819-8166

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Our Mission—A Healthier Life. Healthy Kids. Healthy Families. Healthy Homes. Healthy Planet. Adiba Twigg Wellness Educator 903-819-8166

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The products we have in our schools and our homes MUST BE GREEN

Baby Care – for baby’s tender skin : 

Safe: Clinically tested No parabens, 1,4-dioxane, sodium lauryl sulfate, formaldehyde, or phthalates Gentle: Pediatrician tested Natural ingredients Organic ingredients Hypoallergenic pH balanced Healthy: No synthetic fragrances No artificial colors Packaging is free of bisphenol-A, phthalates, and toxic inks Adiba Twigg Wellness Educator 903-819-8166 Baby Care – for baby’s tender skin

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Tips Dry skin? Newborns have a greater ratio of skin surface to body weight than adults, resulting in skin that absorbs and loses moisture at a much faster rate and causing dry skin. Adiba Twigg Wellness Educator 903-819-8166 Most babies need to be bathed only 2 to 3 times a week—but be sure to keep hands, face, and diaper area clean and dry all the time! Keeping the diaper area clean and dry helps prevent diaper rash. Infant massage is a great way to bond with your baby. Studies have found that infant massage can help calm a baby, help digestion, and improve sleep patterns. Fill the Nutritional Gaps: Your little one may need an additional source of nutrients during the transition phase from breast milk or formula to solid foods.

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Poor eating habits start early—25% of infants and toddlers ages 9 to 24 months do not eat any fruit or vegetables! Most vitamins and minerals are not stored in the body so they need to be supplied daily; without a steady supply, infants and toddlers cannot achieve optimal growth and development Public health experts are concerned about adequate vitamin D intake, and the American Academy of Pediatrics recently doubled its recommended daily intake for infants New research connects prebiotics with improved immune function in infants and toddlers* Infants and Toddlers Need Multivitamin & Multimineral *This statement has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. Adiba Twigg Wellness Educator 903-819-8166

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Older Kids Adiba Twigg Wellness Educator 903-819-8166

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Studies show that kids with inadequate nutrient intake perform poorly in school Poor nutrition negatively impacts a child’s immune system, bone growth, and overall physical development In a recent study, 55% of children tested had low levels of vitamin D, which is critical for bone building The immune system has been shown to be activated by lactoferrin, a milk protein also found in breast milk Older Kids Need Nutritional Support Adiba Twigg Wellness Educator 903-819-8166

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DHA is an essential omega-3 fatty acid that affects early brain and eye development A recent published study showed that children ages 4–12 taking 100 mg of DHA per day were able to increase their levels of DHA by 65%–70% Studies show that many kids do not get enough of this important nutrient Foods high in DHA—such as sardines, tuna, and organ meats such as liver—are not kids’ favorites Eating large amounts of fish can lead to unhealthy exposure to mercury and other environmental toxins, which can be especially harmful to children Adiba Twigg Wellness Educator 903-819-8166 Kids Need DHA-Power

Supplement Their Diets : 

Super-Smart: High in DHA Omega-3s for BrainPOWer DHA helps support concentration, memory, and vision 100 mg per serving—A level clinically proven to increase blood levels of DHA in children ages 4–12 Super-Safe: No artificial flavors, sweeteners, or preservatives Gluten free Packaging is free of bisphenol-A, phthalates, and toxic inks Super-Nutritious: Immune-supporting power of lactoferrin!—Helps kids’ immune systems to stay supercharged 23 Essential Nutrients—Needed for proper growth and development 100% of vitamins C and E, plus all eight B vitamins 600 IU of Vitamin D3, plus calcium, vitamin K to support strong bones and teeth Adiba Twigg Wellness Educator 903-819-8166 Supplement Their Diets

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Remember Ryan, who refused to write?

Let’s use SAFE products AROUND our kids : 

Let’s use SAFE products AROUND our kids Ryan Poisonings Asthma Health Risks Adiba Twigg Wellness Educator 903-819-8166

We’re About Health : 

We’re About Health Simple Steps to Healthier Living Start with… HEALTHY Nutrients IN SAFE Products ON Green Cleaners AROUND Adiba Twigg Wellness Educator 903-819-8166

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The products we have in our schools and our homes MUST BE GREEN NON-TOXIC AND NATURAL Safe for our planet Positive results

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A Healthy Future andPeace of Mind Our Kids AreOur Future. Questions? Comments? Call or e-mail Adiba Twigg 903-819-8166 AskAdiba@gmail.com