We know that families are often on-the-go these days. So it’s especially important to help kids make healthy eating choices.
Risks of Unhealthy Eating
When kids don’t have healthy eating habits, they’re at risk of:
- unhealthy body weight and increased blood pressure
- diabetes and cardiovascular disease
- not getting adequate nutrition for proper growth of their bodies and brains
- decreased academic performance
- poor self-image
Tips For Success
To encourage healthy eating, make sure that:
- half of a child’s plate consists of fruits and vegetables
- kids drink water instead of sugary drinks like juice and soda
- kids drink fat-free or low-fat (1%) milk after age 2
- kids avoid oversized portions
- kids get at least half of their grains from whole grains
More Healthy Eating Information:
Healthy Eating For Families
Healthy Eating For Educators
