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Holiday Gift Guide Cancer Awareness & Prevention Fall & Winter Sports Guide (Available by separate subscription or a la carte purchase — 800-223-1600) Use these copyright-free, general-interest features for hot topics and trends to fill pages, or to initiate specialty sections and pages. SEPTEMBER TIMELY FEATURES (MCC Editorial Library /EDITION: “Timely Features” or CATEGORY: “name subject”) CATEGORIES: EDUCATION/SCHOOL • CHILDREN/TEENS CATEGORIES: CHILDREN/TEENS • FAMILY/PARENTING • FITNESS/NUTRITION How to earn a college scholarship Tips to get kids more excited about eating right The cost of a college education contin- Childhood obesity is reaching record heights across the ues to rise. The College Board says the globe. According to the World Health Organization, an esti- average cost of tuition and fees for the mated 41 million children were obese or overweight as of 2015-2016 school year was $32,405 at 2014. private colleges, $9,410 for state resi- Obesity is an all-too-familiar problem for parents, many of dents at public colleges, and $23,893 for whom are aware of the long-term threat that childhood obesity out-of-state residents attending public poses to their sons and daughters. According to Let’s Move!, universities. In 2013 and 2014, the aver- an initiative launched by First Lady of the United States age cost of a year’s tuition at a Canadian Michelle Obama that’s dedicated to solving the problem of university was $5,772. childhood obesity, obese kids are more likely to become obese The high cost of education compels as adults than youngsters who maintain healthy weights many students to find ways to finance throughout their childhoods. In addition, obese children may their education. For many, that means ex- be at greater risk for cardiovascular diseases such as high cho- ploring available scholarships. lesterol and high blood pressure. Scholarships come in different forms Combatting obesity can start in the kitchen, where parents and are usually offered to students as a can set a positive example by making sure the whole family gift to be put toward college or univer- eats healthy. Parents know that encouraging youngsters to sity costs. Some schools offer scholar- forgo fatty foods in favor of healthier fare is not always so • Solicit kids’ input regarding the menu. Much like kids ships, while other scholarships are spon- easy. But the following tips can help get kids excited about might be more excited about eating meals they prepare, they sored by outside organizations. eating healthy, which can help them maintain healthy weights may also be more likely to embrace healthy diets when their Students who meet certain require- and lower their risk of various ailments. parents solicit their input regarding the weekly meal menu. If ments may be eligible for scholarships. • Invite kids into the kitchen. Kids might be more ex- kids ask for unhealthy fare like hamburgers or macaroni and While academic or athletic skills are cited about healthy foods when they play a role in prepar- cheese, compromise by preparing healthier alternatives, such the first criteria associated with schol- ing the meals they eat. People who cook often cite the turkey burgers or whole grain pasta with parmesan cheese arships, they are not the only avenues pride they feel when they cook meals that they and their sprinkled on top. Explain your reasons for preparing healthier by which students can pursue scholar- families or guests enjoy. Kids feel the same sense of pride alternatives. In addition, don’t be afraid to veer off course ships. Scholarships may be offered to and accomplishment when preparing meals, and that pride every so often and let kids choose a meal that’s not as nutri- students of certain ethnic groups; chil- may increase the likelihood that they will eat the entire tious as you would like. Straying from healthy fare is only dren of employees at particular com- Scholarships are available for meal, including vegetables and other healthy foods, with- problematic if it becomes routine. But periodic indulgences panies; or to students who live in par- those who are willing to put in the out complaint. in pizza and other less nutritional fare should not affect kids’ ticular states. Local branches of time to research their options. • Reinvent foods kids don’t like. Rare is the child who em- long-term health. organizations like the Rotary Club or braces vegetables. But parents can experiment with vegetables • Make experimenting fun. Parents who love trying new Kiwanis also may give out scholar- • Use networking contacts. Stu- in ways that might make them more attractive to youngsters. things in the kitchen or when dining out can encourage the ships.