Message from Dr. Deb:

If you could only make one change to your child’s diet that would have the most impact on their future health what would that be? A diet high in fruits and vegetables decreases their risk of becoming overweight, lessens their chance of getting diabetes and heart disease, helps build strong bones and lungs and decreases their risk of getting cancer. So my advice to getting kids to Eat Right is to get them involved! When children help make their lunch for instance, they are more likely to eat it. Engaging children in a fun and playful way is always a good idea when teaching kids. They learn an important message without even realizing that they are being taught. They just know its fun. You as a mom or dad, however, know that the nutrition message is essential for them to build healthy bodies.

Dr. Deb Biography:

Dr Deb is a pediatric nutritionist with 23 years of experience in the field of nutrition. She is the CEO and founder of Build Healthy Kids TM. She was the associate director of nutrition at Yale’s Prevention Research Center. Dr Deb was the founder and creator of the prestigious Integrative Therapies Program for Children with Cancer at the Columbia University Medical Center. This program is the leader in its field and today helps many children with cancer cope better with their disease and the side effects from treatment. Dr Deb has created several non-profits including FACT for Dr Oz. She is the mom of two young boys and is passionate about the health of not only her children but all children everywhere. She considers herself an ambassador for kids and has dedicated her life to changing their world for the better.