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L.E.A.N. teaches that being healthy is not just about the food we eat; it is about how lifestyle, exercise, attitude and nutrition positively or negatively affect behavior, learning, attitude, energy levels, attention and much more.

Learn:

• How lifestyle, exercise, attitude and nutrition choices dramatically effect the overall health and lives of your family
• All about the Traffic Light Eating Continuum, a simple way to categorize foods
• Which ingredients can negatively impact memory and learning
• How to decipher the many parts of a packaged food label
• Simple ways to understand and explain the complex world of fats
• How much and what types of protein are important for growing children
• The physiology behind play and how it physically affects a child’s health
• How water and other beverages work in the body
• How to develop the right type of attitude to maintain a healthy lifestyle
• What kind of fats, carbs, protein, and fiber our bodies need
• Fun ideas to help get families moving
• Strategies and recipes for healthier snacking and eating out
• How to make easy and delicious foods kids love
• What parents can do to help kids develop strength and coordination
• Which foods are more likely to lead to depression, obesity, cancer, learning disabilities, behavior problems, and a multitude of other ailments
• And much, much more!

The six sessions teach:

Session 1: Traffic Light Eating & Portion Control

• What your body needs
• Categorizing foods according to quality
• Healthy eating habits
• Ways to get your family moving

Session 2: Breakfast and Grains

• Why breakfast is important
• How to choose a nutritious cereal
• Label reading 101
• Healthy vs unhealthy carbs

Session 3: Veggies and Fruits

• The importance of fiber
• Why veggies are important
• Complex carbohydrates and their effect on hormones
• How exercise benefits the brain

Session 4: The Skinny on Fat

• Good vs Bad fats
• Grazing
• Eating healthy when eating out
• How to build strong muscles

Session 5: Protein and Play

• Why protein is important for growing bodies
• How much and what kind of protein is best
• Making play a part of your life
• Preventing injuries

Session 6: Water

• Why water is important
• How much water you need
• The scoop on soda
• Ways to increase your flexibility