Tips for Grown-ups
Set a good example.
Model the healthy behavior you would like to see in your child. Everyone will feel better and have more energy!
- Make healthy choices for yourself, including eating lots of fruits and vegetables. Avoid soda and other sugar-sweetened drinks, chips, and candy. Having these treats once in a while is okay, but it is best not to keep them in the house.
- Little kids have little tummies. They need to eat small meals on a regular schedule — breakfast, lunch, and dinner, plus healthy snacks in the morning and afternoon. Take healthy snacks with you when you're on the go, such as:
- Half a sandwich and an orange
- Cheese and crackers
- A banana and a small bag of low-sugar or unsweetened cereal (whole grain if possible)
- Offer your child a variety of nutritious foods that will provide them with the vitamins and minerals they need.