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NCES Introduces Teen MyPyramid Olathe, Kan.
(June 26, 2008)
NCES, an industry leader in nutrition education, has
turned its focus to the underserved teenage market with their newest
product, Teen MyPyramid, an educational brochure designed to
motivate teens to live an active, healthy lifestyle.
Teen MyPyramid, created by NCES dietitians and nutrition educators,
provides age-specific nutrition and exercise tips to help teens make
the right choices for their growing bodies. Adapted from the
MyPyramid guidelines established by the USDA, Teen MyPyramid
includes specific food group information, as well as recommended
daily physical activity based on the Dietary Guidelines for
Americans.
“There has been a lot of focus on educating young children about
proper nutrition, but it is important not to forget about educating
teens,” says Chris Jackson, NCES President. “As they transition from
child to adult, teens need to be given the proper tools and
education so they are able to make their own healthy lifestyle
choices.”
Teen MyPyramid shows teens how to utilize nutrition labels, proper
portion sizes, food group breakdowns, sample menus, and a breakdown
of nutrients a growing body needs to be healthy. Other healthy tips
and activities are included to motivate teens by showing that you
can have fun getting fit and healthy.
In response to the rising obesity rate in our nation, NCES believes
the first step is to encourage healthy habits through nutritional
education. Today, more than 9 million adolescents and young adults
are overweight, according to the American Heart Association.
Overweight teens don’t just suffer from societal pressures and poor
self image; they are at high risk for such ailments as type 2
diabetes and high blood pressure – both previously considered to be
limited to adults, according to the Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention – and have a 70 percent chance of becoming overweight
adults.
Jackson added, “Teens today are surrounded by video games and fast
food. Teen MyPyramid helps take the guesswork out of living a
healthy lifestyle and empowers teens to take responsibility and
control of their nutritional choices.”
About NCES
Founded in 1989, NCES is an Olathe, Kan. based company that provides
nutrition education resources in the form of books, manuals, videos
and teaching tools for educators, public health officials, health
care professionals and consumers. NCES offers more than 300 titles,
in English and Spanish, in their catalog of health and nutrition
materials, including a number of products developed exclusively by
NCES.
Teen MyPyramid and other NCES products can be found online at
www.ncescatalog.com. |