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BY: Dianne Villano
1. Make sure that your child knows that you love them
unconditionally
Never tell your child that they are fat
2. Strict diets are NOT for children. Neither is depriving
them of food if they are hungry
3. Don't induct your kids to the "clean plate club"
if they are not hungry do NOT make them eat until the
plate is empty
4.Serve your children balanced meals with "single"
servings of food so that they don't fall prey to "portion
distortion"
5. Teach them how to read food labels and how to determine
"single" servings of their favorite foods
6. Take your kids shopping and emphasize healthy food
choices instead of high calorie, nutrient depleted desserts
and snacks
7. Offer healthier snacks like light popcorn or pretzels
instead of chips
8. Serve fruit with whipped cream or frozen yogurt instead
of cake cookies or ice cream for dessert
9. Limit trips to fast food restaurants - If you must
go, stress "happy meals" and healthier choices
10.Discourage your children from eating in front of the
TV or computer
11. Make regular exercise a regular part of your family's
life
12. Regularly involve your children in activities like
swimming, or different sports and activities
13. Limit TV watching and time spent sitting at the computer
14. Be a healthy role model for your children by exercising
regularly, maintaining an active lifestyle and maintaining
a balanced, healthy food plan
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