FAST FOODS - JUNK FOODS AND CHILDHOOD OBESITY

8 WAYS TO A CHILD'S STOMACH Have fruits and vegetables in kids' view on the counter or in the fridge; pre-cut them to make it easier to grab and go. Ask kids to help choose different vegetables and fruits for mealtime. Get kids involved in washing, chopping, and cooking fruits and vegetables. They'll love to eat what they prepare. Offer fruit or vegetable options at every meal. Be creative: Add fruits and vegetables to pancakes, cereal, oatmeal, scrambled eggs, pasta, tacos, and sandwiches. Offer new fruits and vegetables and old favorites together. It can take several tries before kids accept a new food, so if they don't like it the first time, try it again soon. Kids should decide if they're hungry, what they will eat from the foods

Read more ...