Getting Kids to Eat Healthy
It’s never too early to start children on the road to good eating habits.
It’s never too early to start children on the road to good eating habits. That’s the message that health advocates want parents to know. This article provides information and practical tips to help parents help their children eat healthy.
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Eating Healthy
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ViewTip 1: Work With Children to Learn to Read Nutrition Labels.
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ViewTip 2. Go Food Shopping Together
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ViewTip 3. Limit Sugary Drinks
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ViewTip 4. Offer the Same Foods for Everyone
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ViewTip 5. Don’t Use Food as a Reward
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ViewTip 6. Don’t Use Food for Comfort
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ViewTip 7. Offer Choices for Food—Healthy Choices
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ViewTip 8. Don’t Lecture or Force a Child to Eat a New Food
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ViewTip 9. Eating Healthy Snacks Yourself
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ViewTip 10. Try New Foods Yourself
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ViewActivity and Healthful Eating
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