All young people are presented with challenges unique to their generation. Today’s youth face the dire warning that theirs may be the first generation to not live as long as the previous generation due to health risks created by obesity and sedentary lifestyle. The dramatic increase in childhood obesity is alarming. Currently, one in three children in the United States is overweight and one in five is obese. Another statistic of great concern is that one in every three children born in 2009 will develop diabetes. The reason childhood obesity warrants special attention is because the damage to a child’s body is far greater than it is to a person who gained weight as an adult. The stress to internal organs is extensive and sometimes irreversible. Being overweight or obese also increases the risk for several chronic diseases, including heart disease, type 2 diabetes, strokes and some cancers. SweetLeaf Stevia^® Sweetener is on a mission to combat childhood obesity. Committed to helping parents, grandparents and extended family in the challenge, SweetLeaf^® delivers full, sweet flavor without the harmful elements that contribute to weight gain or sharp spikes in blood sugar that can make you feel hungry again. Made from the highest quality stevia, SweetLeaf Stevia^® Sweetener is 100% natural and has zero calories, zero carbohydrates and zero glycemic index. The stevia leaves are processed using only cool, pure water and without chemicals, solvents and alcohols like erythritol, ethanol and methanol. Parents and caregivers are encouraged to read and compare SweetLeaf^® to other sweeteners to see firsthand the SweetLeaf^® difference. Using SweetLeaf^® instead of artificial sweeteners or other natural sweeteners containing calories and carbohydrates can help maintain “energy balance” – the amount of calories consumed in relation to the amount of calories expended. Perfect for the whole family, SweetLeaf Stevia^® Sweetener is the ideal sweetener for the 21st Century!