Hello Salt Lake City residents! Welcome to my children’s health blog, Salt Lake City edition. I came across an interesting article in Children’s Health Magazine that got me thinking about children’s health factors in Salt Lake City.
Have you considered how your Utah community influences your child’s health? In a recent study, independent experts compiled statistics on more than 30 factors that are important to a child’s development including: crime and safety, education, economics, housing, education, cultural attractions, and health.1
Burlington, Vermont came out on top, receiving high marks in all areas of study. Burlington has the fewest fast food restaurants per capita and experts believe this is linked to the low rate of obesity. Clearly, the rate of obesity in Sandy and Draper is partially due to the ready availability of Big Macs and Whoppers.
While moving to Burlington isn’t necessary for your Salt Lake City child to thrive, ask yourself how your own Utah neighborhood ranks. If you think it could improve, attend Salt Lake City city meetings or make changes within your own home.
You could encourage more participation in sports, start a crime-preventing Salt Lake City neighborhood watch group, cook as a family, or seek out Sandy museums and Draper cultural events. Whatever you choose, your children will reap the health benefits of your efforts.
If you want to improve your Salt Lake City child’s nutrition, contact me today to learn about a nutritional supplement packed with vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants.
Melanie Green
Draper, Utah zip code 84043
(801) 272-5355 Draper
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1Jaclyn Colletti, Joel Weber, ‘The 100 Best Places To Raise Kids,’ Children’s Health, Oct. 20, 2009, http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/33385798/ns/today-parenting/t/best-places-raise-kids/#.Tnjjb7_H5, accessed on July 6, 2011.
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