Healthy vs. Unhealthy Student Eating...
Things like ice cream, pizza, or soda are called blue moon foods because they are reserved for special occasions.
of the occasion these should only be eaten sometimes because they are not very nutritious. Blue moon food includes: • • •
fats like butter, beef fat, and shortening oils like palm oil and coconut oil sweet foods like lollipops, brownies, and pudding
Your student can easily be healthy with a few changes. They will not only decrease their risk for future ailments such as heart disease and diabetes but they will also be happier
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