9 Foods Not to Give Your Kids By Joe Wilkes
If you've followed the news on childhood obesity lately, you know the state of affairs is pretty grim. Childhood obesity rates have tripled over the past two decades. Much of the blame for this trend deservedly goes to the producers and marketers of unhealthy food aimed at our youngest consumers, whose parents face an uphill battle: trying to pit healthy foods devoid of mascots against superheroes and cartoon animals in a struggle to tempt their children's palates. Let's take a look at some of the most unhealthy foods being marketed to your kids today and some healthier alternatives.