Stephenson County... 1  Covers 568 square miles. 2  Takes its name from Colonel Benjamin Stephenson, who served as a colonel in the War of 1812 in the Illinois Militia. 3  Was incorporated March 4, 1837. 4  Has a population of 47,711 (2010). 5  Was the site of the second Lincoln-Douglas Debate, August 27, 1858. 6  Is the birth place to Jane Addams, of Hull-House ...
It's not a news flash that sugar is bad for kids. What is eye-opening is just how unhealthy it is â and how much of it children eat despite the health warnings. The average kid under 12 consumes 49 pounds of sugar per year, according to the USDA Economic Research Service. Even scarier is that a twenty- or thirtysomething adult's intake is actually lower (46 pounds).
Helping your child have healthy bowel habits is important, but make sure you know the current fiber intake recommendations to avoid adding too much fiber into her diet. Current recommendations for children 2 years of age and older is to consume the amount of fiber equal to their age plus 5 grams a day. For example, an 8-year-old child should consume 8 grams of fiber for his age, plus an additional 5 grams for a minimum daily total of 13 grams of fiber. However, all fiber is not created equal, and the best sources are fruits, vegetables, whole grains and legumes.