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Ask BETTY Dear Betty, We have two young children, and I’d like them to develop healthy eating habits. Any ideas for getting started? Lander, Wyo.
You’re a wise mom to get your child-ren started early on a lifetime of healthy eating. And you’ll benefit, too! Not only will you be helping them with the nutrition their bodies need to grow strong and healthy now, but also lay the foundation for future health and wellness. Here are some tips for taking those first steps toward a healthy lifestyle: • Know what’s healthy. Read nutrition labels, watching not only for fat content but also calories, sodium and fiber. Include low-fat dairy products, lean meat, fish, poultry or beans, whole grain breads and cereals, and fruits and vegetables in your everyday meals. It’s recommended that you not restrict fat intake in children younger than two, since they still need fat for proper development. • Be a role model. Even the young-est children can learn healthy eating habits — and they learn them from you. If your children see you buying, eating and enjoying a variety of healthy foods, they’ll be more likely to join you and to try new foods. • Your choice, their choice. As the parent, you get to choose what’s on the menu, but kids are very sensitive to their inner hunger cues, so let them choose how much to eat by serving themselves or not forcing them to clean their plates. • Get moving. Healthy eating is just half of the healthy lifestyle equation. The other half is regular exercise. So go for walks, ice skate, swim, play hoops, toss a baseball or Frisbee, or just romp around the yard or park with your kids. Betty Crocker Want more ideas? www.BettyCrocker.com Questions? 1-888-ASK BETTY
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