

When it comes to a child’s ability to make healthy food choices, it all dawns on their parents. Our food habits are partly a reflection of our parents and our environment. There are some few ways which are definitely proven to help your kids build a healthy food habit. These include;
Sitting down at the table as a family is an important part of establishing healthy eating habits. But it’s more than just eating together. Mealtimes are also a chance to:
It is important to offer healthy lunch box choices. Tips include fresh fruit, crunchy vegetables and a combination of protein, dairy and carbohydrate foods. Packing a healthy lunchbox is a great way to create a mental imprint on kids of the right idea of a healthy food. Some schools have a canteen, and schools need to decide what type of food is made available to children. If less healthy foods are available it is best to choose to pack a lunchbox.
Some Foods to put in a lunch box include:
To show your child healthy eating choices and building good food habit, filling your grocery shopping cart with fresh produce and cutting down on processed foods is the best way to build their habits towards a healthy food.
Tips on how you can help keep the focus on healthy options;
Cooking with your kids encourages participation in nutrition and healthy eating. Kids of every age can help out in the kitchen.
Here are tips on how to make your preschoolers involved in Cooking:
Older kids can do jobs like
And evidently kids grow up to make healthier food choices and Cook great meals.
References
6 nutrition tips for healthy, active kids (published by Health 24) https://m.health24.com/Lifestyle/Healthy-you/6-nutrition-tips-for-healthy-active-kids-20160610
How to Build Healthy Eating Habits in Kids by Katherine Lee (published by Very well family) https://www.verywellfamily.com/how-to-build-healthy-eating-habits-in-kids-620670
Nutrition Tips for Kids (published by family doctor) https://familydoctor.org/nutrition-tips-for-kids/amp/
Lunch box tips (published by better health channel) https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/healthyliving/lunch-box-tips#:~:text=Healthy%20lunches%20and%20snacks%20are,helps%20children%20concentrate%20and%20learn.
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