Parents can make a difference. Try these tips to help your kids eat healthier:
- Make healthy foods like fruits and vegetables more available.
- Provide balanced meals and snacks that include whole grains, fruits and vegetables.
- Limit high-calorie foods such as sweets and high-fat chips.
- Offer smaller portions of foods and allow children to choose how much they want to eat.
- Avoid using food as a reward or punishment.
- Be a good role model—eat more fruits and vegetables yourself.
- Enjoy regular meals together as a family, even as children get older.
- Get involved in your school and community to improve food choices for kids.
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