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HOW TO DEVELOP HEALTHY EATING HABBITS IN A CHILD.

A  healthy   diet  promotes   success   in  life -  better  concentration   and  alertness,  better  physical  health  that  translate  into   good  mental  and   emotional  health.
Good  eating  habits   also   are  a  front  line  defense   against  obesity,when  a  child  eats  many   more  calories  than  he  or  she  uses  up.
An   obese    is  at  risk  for   developing  diabetes ,high blood pressure,  asthma   and  sleep  apnea.  
"No  parent  wants   her  child  to  be  sick .No  parent   wants  her  child  to   feel  like  an  outsider  in   social  situations,  or  be  teased   or  be  bullied    because  of  her  weight"Kidd  said.
Peter  and  Kidd   conduct  research   in   the  area  of  childhood   obesity  prevention.
A  primary     key  to    teaching  a   child   to  make   healthy  food  choices,Peter  said  is  to  start  early.  
"Give  the  child   a  wide  variety   of  healthy  food  options   and  let  her  choose   which  and  how  much  to  eat .A  child   may  start   by  eating  nothing  or    eating  too   much ,  but  she  has    an  innate   ability  to  know   when  she  is  hungry  and  when   she  is  full."
A  child  learns  about   new  foods  at  time  when  she  is  exploring  the  world  around  her    and  she    learns  to  make  decisions   for  herself .
Make  the  selection   nutrient   dense  -not  calorie  dense .That  means   fruits  and  vegetables ,  not  cookies  for  snack.A  glass  of  soda  and   a  glass  of  100 percent  juice    may   have  the    same  number  of  calories ,  but  the  juice  is  a  healthier  choice  because  it  does  not    contain  added  sugars  ,  said  Kidd   ,a  dietician.
Sugar  and  other  sugar -sweetened  drinks   have  empty calories ,  meaning  they  are     'empty'  of  nutritional'  value.
According  to  the  centers     for   diseases  control , empty    calories   from  foods  high  in   added  sugars  ,  such  as  ice cream,cookies,fruit  drinks , and   some  breakfast  cereals   and  solid  fats  such  as   donuts,  pastries,hotdogs,sausages, and  bacon  etc. contribute   to  40  percent  of  daily   calories    for  children  and   adolescent   age  2  to  18   years.
Other  suggestions  -
  • Do  not   use  food  as  reward   for  good  behavior   or  other  achievements .Kidd  suggested  other   award    like  reading  a  book  together   or  playing  a  child's  favorite  game.
  • Eat  with  your  children   so  they  can  see   you  making  good  food  choices .  
  • Beware   what  your  child  is  eating  away  from  home.Often  they  eat  a  lot  outside  from  home.
  • Limit   screen  time -television -  that  encourage  "mindless"  eating.  
  • Avoid  putting  child  on  a  diet  even  ,he  or  she   is  slightly  over weight ."That  sets  up  the  child   for issues   such  as  eating  disorders, later  in  life"Kidd  said    instead  ,offer  healthier  food  options   and  increase   physical  activities.
  • Planning  and  taking  a  trip    to  the  grocery  store  gives  a  child  ownership    in  food  choice .Reading  labels   and  comparing  costs   offer  other  lessons.
  • Plant  a  garden  ,a  child  is more   likely    to  eat  vegetable he    or  she   help  grow  and  harvest.
  • Cook  together  .During  special  times   with  mom  and  Dad   in  the  kitchen   the child  will  learn  more  than    cooking  skill.
  • Physical   activity  also  plays  a  vital  role   in  childhood    health.Parents  should  offer   opportunities  several  times  a  day   for  active  play.
"Parenting  style    and  family  characteristics   affect  what  a  child  eats.of course"  Peter  said.
HEALTHY  FOOD  HABITS






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