13 healthy habits every mother should teach her kid: principles of nutritious eating

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Encouraging Healthy Habits in Kids Mothers FUN TIPS AND TRICKS FOR

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Encouraging Healthy Habits in Kids

Mothers

FUNTIPS AND TRICKS FOR

Did You Know?

45% children die

each year due to under-nutrition and vitamin A and zinc

deficiencies

Canada has brought international attention

to the issue of under-nutrition

Because malnutrition during First 1000 Daysmay result in damage to children’s brain

development and their physical growth, leading to a poorer performance in school and greater

susceptibility to infection and disease

Food for Thought

Adequate nutrition protect your child from diarrhea, malaria, pneumonia and

measles

The remedy for eating better isn’t a rigid diet―it’s incorporating good habits into your

Kid’s life

Lesson #1

Balanced Eating: Include whole grains, vegetables and fruits, low-fat dairy products, lean meats, legumes and eggs in your kid’s diet

Lesson #2

DIY:

If your kids are picky eaters. Ask them to join you while cooking and incorporate their favorite ingredients

Lesson #3

Eat at Right Time: Don’t let your kids delay meal timings because of exams. Eating at right time should be an important part of your home policy

Lesson #4

Keep Your Body Hydrated: Stop them from drinking calories. Beverages don’t fill you up in the same way, water does.

Lesson #5

Chew It: Chewing breaks your kid’s food down into smaller particles that are easy to eat

Lesson #6

Do’s And Don’ts: Teach them what they should do before and after meals. Like washing their hands and not brushing teeth right after eating.

Lesson #7

Eat Your Vitamins: Give them tasty flavors vitamins that can help kids get all of the nutrients they need, which may not be provided by their diet

Lesson #8

What to Shop: Get kids involved in shopping for groceries. You can teach them about different foods and how to read food labels.

Lesson #9

Finish It: Don’t insist your child cleans the plate, and never use food as a reward or bribe

Lesson #10

Say No to Processed Food:Fill your kitchen with whole foods and remove all the junk from fridge and pantry

Lesson #11

Limit The Candies: Whether your children are overweight, underweight, or perfectly fine, you should limit the sweets

Lesson #12

Give Green a Chance: Hide vegetables in their pizza or favorite pasta

Lesson #13

Motivate Your Peers: Teach them to motivate their friends for healthy lifestyle

Be Patient, Your Kids Eating Habits Won’t Change Overnight

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