Health Tip: Promote Healthier Eating in Kids

Childhood is a great time to begin stressing the importance of healthy eating.

The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics recommends:

Offer children meals and snacks on a consistent schedule. Make sure foods are nutrient-rich and balanced. Be sure to serve a variety of cultural cuisines and flavors.
Encourage your child to learn and listen to internal cues on what to eat and how much. Make food safety practices, such as hand washing, part of meal times.
Teach children to appreciate healthy foods. Talk about making healthy food choices when not at home.
If your child has a question about nutrition, obtain the answer from a credible source.

Source: HealthDay