Numbers do not lie when kids eat out

This story will get a lot of press, but it is essential that we address it as well.

Children who eat out are more likely to be unhealthy than those who eat at home. Here are some statistics of 126 Wisconsin children who ate out more than four times weekly compared to 495 children who ate out fewer than 4 times weekly:

• Overall higher blood pressure
• Lower levels of HDL cholesterol (good cholesterol)
• Ate foods higher in starchm sugar, sodium, fat, and cholesterol
• Drank an average of six cups of soda and other sugary soft drinks
• Overall increase in sedentary activity

Enough said.