Helping Kids Learn To Make Healthy Choices

LIVE NATURALLY; LOVE HEALTHY Teaching your kids to enjoy healthy options 72oz VS Food options today are not what they used to be OBESITY AND CHILDHOOD AND WEIGHT GAIN ADOLESCENT OBESITY INCREASE THE RISK OF In 2011-2012, 17% of American kids • Cardiovascular disease -High cholesterol -High blood pressure ages 2-19 were obese • -Diabetes and prediabetes -Bone and joint problems -Sleep apnea -Social and psychological problems -Poor self-esteem NUTRITION FACTS WHAT ARE THE PROBLEM WITH EMPTY CALORIES? EMPTY CALORIES RIES 230 72oz TOTAL FAT OG The ones that come from • They have little or no SODIUM 100MG added sugars (Sugars and syrups added to food and beverages during processing) nutritional value TOTAL CARB. 62G • They "waste" daily calorie intake by displacing valuable, nutrient-rich calories SUGARS 56G PROTEIN OG MANY FOODS CONSUMED REGULARLY BY AMERICAN FAMILIES ARE VERY HIGH IN EMPTY CALORIES Soda PIZZA SODA BACON CAKES AND COOKIES ICE CREAM THERE ARE ALTERNATES FOR LITTLE ONES THAT ARE JUST AS DELICIOUS Pizza is fine, but try making it with Greek yogurt and cauliflower crust Canadian bacon and lean ham are tasty alternatives to bacon Opt for raw fruits and veggies as snacks rather than sweets Make Greek Yogurt fun by freezing or mixing with fruit to replace Choose low-fat cheeses with fewer calories ice cream TIPS FOR GETTING KIDS TO MAKE HEALTHY FOOD CHOICES GO GROCERY COOK MEALS TOGETHER EAT TOGETHER SHOPPING TOGETHER Allow kids to help prepare food and encourage them to be creative Talk about where the food comes Devote attention to one another from and make good choices as a and make meal time happy and stress-free team Include kids in meal planning and ask for their input and make healthy snacks accessible in the fridge They can wash fruits and vegetables or invent their own dish Turn off screens and keep it relaxed-eating shouldn't be uncomfortable DON'T USE DITCH THE LEAD BY EXAMPLE FOOD AS A REWARD "CLEAN PLATE" RULE This encourages kids to think of dessert and empty-calorie foods as better than other kinds Let your kids decide when they are full Show that you enjoy eating the healthy foods that your child needs Set healthy parameters and follow them Reward with attention, hugs, and encouraging talks Use positive encouragement and avoid lecturing INSPIRING YOUR LITTLE ONES TO ADOPT HEALTHY CHOICES EARLY HELPS ENSURE GOOD HEALTH FOR LIFE. FOR MORE INFO, VISIT CHOOSEMYPLATE.GOV. SOURCES choosemyplate.gov/weight-management-calories/calories/empty-calories.html choosemyplate.gov/food-groups/downloads/TenTips/DGTipsheet12BeAHealthyRoleModel.pdf choosemyplate.gov/downloads/EatHealthyBeActiveCommunityWorkshops.pdf cdc.gov/healthyyouth/obesity/facts.htm