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Sunday, June 22, 2008

(i)Organic Lifestyle


We all want to give our kids the best products available to ensure they grow up healthy and happy. Horizon Organic® dairy products are a great way to ensure your kids are getting the calcium they need without the use of added growth hormones, antibiotics, and dangerous pesticides.The issue of pesticide residues in produce is particularly pertinent to kids, who consume far more produce per pound of body weight than adults.But with regard to kids, the issue of pesticide residues in foods is not limited to produce. There's growing evidence that children may be more sensitive than adults to the effects of pesticides, due to their rapidly developing nervous systems. Calcium is especially important for kids' growing bodies. But since most Americans aren't getting their recommended daily amount of calcium, it's no surprise that most kids aren't either. In fact, studies show that two out of three children are not getting enough calcium in their diets.1So how do we help our kids to get more calcium? One solution is to give kids calcium rich products that come in fun and flavorful varieties. Studies show that kids who drink flavored milk get the calcium they need without increasing their overall sugar and fat intake.2In addition, Horizon Organic yogurts are enhanced with NutraFlora®, a natural fiber and probiotic that has been shown in clinical studies to enhance calcium absorption.Nutrient requirements change with your child's age. Recommended Dietary Allowances, or RDAs, are intended to reflect the best scientific judgment on nutrition allowances for the maintenance of good health. They are developed by the Food and Nutrition Board of the National Academy of Sciences National Research Council, and are designed for the maintenance of good nutrition of practically all healthy people in the U.S. The RDAs for children 1-10 are outlined below:

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