Child Weight

Be sure that the kids will make the similar healthy choices that you would but let them do their own exploring and experimenting when it comes to their food choices. They don’t have to copy parents exactly because there is usually more than…
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Most of the essential nutrients are present in a wide variety of foods and so varied eating is the key to a successful vegetarian diet for children. Because vegetarian sources of protein are often bulky and contain high fibre, younger…
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Too much fat in a diet can push out the healthier items. If children fill up first on fried foods and snacks, there will be less room and less desire for the healthy parts of the diet, like fruit and veggies. However, if your child’s meals…
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To help your kids stay energetic, lean and healthy, create a basic framework of family meals that are nutritious, and reserve the rich and more elaborate foods for weekends or special occasions. Two-thirds of the plate should be made up of…
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Here are some easy-to-prepare, low-fat and low-sugar snacks that are 100 calories or less for children: 1 cup carrots, broccoli, or bell peppers with 2 tablespoons hummus A medium apple or banana 1 cup blueberries or grapes…
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Kids love juices. However, the store-bought variety is sugar-laden, which would only make them put on weight. Use natural, low-sugar fruit drinks or make your own juices at home. Make healthy, vitamin-packed juices, freeze them in small…
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Replace food and drinks with added sugar for those without. Instead of fizzy drinks have water, semi-skimmed milk (full fat for under-2s) or unsweetened fruit juice; and in place of chocolate, biscuits or cake, have unsweetened yoghurt…
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Children are flexible. But even with their flexibility, it is important to warm up before any exercise routine. A warm-up exercise increases blood flow to the working muscles and prepares the body for the movements ahead. To help heavy…
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Usually, children aren’t enthusiastic about eating healthy foods in the school lunchbox. Unfortunately, way too often the lunch box can be filled with foods filled with high sugar, high fat and high salt foods because the kids like them and…
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New research from Penn State has found that children who have positive, early interactions with their parents, filled with warmth, responsiveness, and a stimulating home environment are at reduced risk of childhood obesity. The study, that…
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