| Instilling good nutrition habits in their children is just | | | | Replace soda and juices with water. |
| one of the many challenges that parents face | | | | The good news is that if you are consistently |
| today. One recent survey cited that 90% of | | | | sending the message that good nutrition is |
| parents are in some way concerned with their | | | | important and a healthy lifestyle is essential, the |
| child's overall health as it pertains to nutrition. | | | | next generation will likely eat healthier than the |
| Parents are genuinely concerned about how much | | | | last. |
| fat, sugar and hydrogenated oils their kids | | | | Eating healthy is just one aspect of a healthy |
| consume and are ever more aware of this by | | | | lifestyle - exercise should also play a part. Much |
| reading nutrition labels on the foods they buy | | | | like good nutrition, getting kids to be active is a |
| most. | | | | challenge most parents face - distractions of |
| Some tips for helping kids get into good nutritional | | | | television and video games lead to a very |
| habits for life include: | | | | sedentary lifestyle, and set bad habits for life. |
| Get your child involved in helping with the meal | | | | Encouraging kids in sports like swimming, bicycling, |
| preparation when they are young. | | | | or even golf can keep them active for their entire |
| Limit the number of sweets and treats readily | | | | life. |
| available. | | | | The bottom line is that if you encourage great |
| Avoid ingredients that are known for being bad | | | | habits early, you can get your children on the right |
| for your health. | | | | path to a healthy lifestyle - both nutritionally and |
| Encourage good choices when snacking. | | | | physically. |