How Do You Prevent Children From Overeating?
Overeating has become a major problem among children. Because of it, the percentage of obesity among kids under 15 has risen dramatically over the past 5 years. To prevent that, the first step is to control overeating among children and teach them healthy eating habits that can last a lifetime. This is not as hard as it sounds, but it does become harder as kids get older. Set an example. If you have a healthy relationship with food, chances are your children will pick up on it. Rather than eating on the run, make it a habit to sit down to eat, and use the meal time to catch up on news or share anecdotes. Don’t reward children with food, but don’t punish them through it, either. For example, don’t tell them they won’t get ice cream unless they clean their rooms and don’t buy them chocolates as a reward for being quiet during a car trip. Instead, choose a non-food reward or settle for good old-fashioned praise. Get children used to an eating schedule. Children will be less hungry and les
