Have fruits and vegetables become a thing of the past?
One of today’s fastest growing problems is childhood obesity. Why are so many kids packing on pounds? For the same reasons adults are: too many calories and too little exercise. "Adults are passing on their unhealthy habits to the next generation," says Colleen Thompson, a dietitian and coauthor of Overcoming Childhood Obesity (Bull, 2003). "Childhood obesity is really a family issue. To fix things, the whole family has to change." A recent study of 3,000 kids ages 4 to 24 months found that many of the negative eating patterns plaguing adults are affecting children as early as infancy. Not only was fruit and vegetable consumption low, but french fries were the most popular choice of toddlers. Moreover, 40 percent of 7-month-olds and 60 percent of 1-year-olds had candy or dessert at least once a day.
Adopt a Healthier Lifestyle
Some basic things you can do to adopt a healthy lifestyle - for both you and your kids:
1. Exercise. Let your kids see you exercise. Exercise with your kids.
2. Eat dinner as a family. Not only can you enjoy some quality time, but eating together helps you know what your kids are actually eating.
3. Control portions - both for you and your kids. Just becuase you are the parent, doesn't mean you need to eat 2-3 times as much as the kids. Don't go back for seconds. Kids see that and think that is what they are supposed to do.
4. Model healthy behaviors. You can't expect your kids to do things that you wouldn't do yourself. Turn off the tv - eat your fruits and vegetables!
5. Include healthy snacks and drinks - like Biotta 100% pure organic fruit and vegetable juices. This is a great way to increase energy, enjoy a wholesome snack, and get your daily requirements of fruits and vegetables!
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3. Control portions - both for you and your kids. Just becuase you are the parent, doesn't mean you need to eat 2-3 times as much as the kids. Don't go back for seconds. Kids see that and think that is what they are supposed to do.
4. Model healthy behaviors. You can't expect your kids to do things that you wouldn't do yourself. Turn off the tv - eat your fruits and vegetables!
5. Include healthy snacks and drinks - like Biotta 100% pure organic fruit and vegetable juices. This is a great way to increase energy, enjoy a wholesome snack, and get your daily requirements of fruits and vegetables!
Note: Biotta juices are not intended to diagnose, cure or prevent any disease. We are not medical professionals and are not in a position to provide any medical advice. We recommend you contact your physician for a dietary regimen specific to your needs.
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