FISHERS, Ind., Dec. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- A number of recent public research studies substantiate the rise in childhood obesity, the health risks in overweight children, and the questionable nutritional value of cereals and other foods kids consume. Yet one manufacturer -- Funky Monkey(TM) Snacks -- offers all natural, freeze-dried real fruit products that are not only fun and convenient for kids, but also provide most, if not all, of the daily fruit servings recommended by the U.S. Department of Agriculture for kids.
The need for healthy snack foods that kids love to eat comes at a time of unprecedented concern over children's health. A recent report by the American Heart Association found that the arterial walls of children and teens who are obese or have high cholesterol are similar to that of an average 45-year-old. USA Today, in a June 2008 article, reported that 32% of all U.S. kids -- 23 million children -- are overweight.
Despite the warning signs, many foods commonly consumed by children are
less than ideal. A 2008 study by
Practical Fruit Alternative
By contrast, Funky Monkey Snacks contain no added sugar, preservatives,
colors or flavors. The snacks are made using a proprietary freeze-drying
process on whole slices and large pieces of fruit. The process, not used on
any other snack available in the U.S., removes approximately 97 percent of the
moisture content of the fruit, providing a crisp, crunchy texture, while
retaining nearly all of the fruit
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