Child Nutrition 

Kelsey Merkens of Norman Mahnomen Public Health was a guest on the KRJB Kaleidoscope on Monday. One topic that she discussed was child nutrition and how she’s seeing an increase in youth energy drink consumption. Merkens says parents and youth alike should avoid consuming energy drinks and she explained why. 

Merkens says another important aspect of a child’s diet is breakfast, and she encourages parents to give their children a breakfast option. She also reminds parents that school breakfast is also an option once school starts. 

For the full conversation with Kelsey Merkens go to the Kaleidoscope Program on rjbroadcasting.com.