Whats the best advice that you can give to parents to encourage healthy eating habits for life?
The best thing you can do for your kids is to practice what you preach. Deal with your own food issues first so you can be the best role model for them. This transcends into all areas of life, not just nutrition! When is the best time to instill good eating habits in your children? Before they are born! Ideally, it is best to be in a good place yourself nutritionally before conceiving. More research reveals the lifelong impact we can have on our children even during pregnancy, so be convinced of the power of nutrition. How do you make physical activity a fun family event? For our family, it’s a matter of being outside together and exposing all of us to fun things to do. When we are having fun outside, it always involves moving our bodies. The key is making it fun! What is your position when you hear parents say “they’re young, they can eat that”? I agree with them that kids can burn calories off easier. However, we want to make sure that their eating patterns are balanced. While there
