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Preventing Childhood Obesity – By june saxton

Preventing Childhood Obesity – By june saxton. What Parents Can Do. Give Them a Good Start. 1. Breastfeed 2. Introduce them to a wide variety of foods (Beauchamp & Mennella , 2009) & (Birch & Ventura, 2009). Limit Fast Food. When it is allowed as a special treat:

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Preventing Childhood Obesity – By june saxton

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  1. Preventing Childhood Obesity – By junesaxton What Parents Can Do

  2. Give Them a Good Start • 1. Breastfeed • 2. Introduce them to a wide variety of foods • (Beauchamp & Mennella, 2009) & (Birch & Ventura, 2009)

  3. Limit Fast Food • When it is allowed as a special treat: • 1. Child sized portions • 2. Healthy sides • 3. Low or non-fat milk (no sodas!) • 4. Skip the mayo • 5. Choose a whole wheat bun if available • 6. Grilled chicken instead of a burger is a better choice. • (AHA, 2011)

  4. Use grocery shopping & food advertising as a Teaching Tool • 1. Read food labels together • 2. Involve them in picking healthy food • 3. Discuss the advertising with them and help • them distinguish between healthy and unhealthy food. • (AHA, 2011)

  5. Have Family Meal Times & Cook Together • 1. Kids who eat with their parents are more likely to eat healthy. • 2. Involving kids in the cooking process helps • them develop a healthy relationship with food. • (Hammons & Fiese, 2010) & (What is Yum-o, n.d.)

  6. Take control of what your child eats at school • Unite with other parents to let the school • district know that you are concerned about school lunches. • 2. Encourage them to teach healthy eating in the classroom. • (Jalonick, 2011).

  7. Use the USDA’s NEW MY Plate • Make ½ the plate fruits & vegetables • ¼ the plate whole grains • ¼ the plate lean protein • (USDA, 2011)

  8. Make sure that they get exercise daily. • 1. Limit media time. • 2. Encourage them to play outdoors. • 3. Get them involved in sports. • . (Birch et al., 2009)

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