how to teach kids healthy eating habits
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I’m all about health and wellness for the whole family where weight loss occurs as a side effect. After reading an article in Vogue about a mother putting her 7-year-old on a diet, I’ve re-framed her actions for a healthier outcomeTRANSCRIPT
How to Teach Kids Healthy Eating Habits
Marissa Vicario, Founder and Wellness ExpertMarissa’s Well-being and Healthwww.mwahonline.comwww.whereineedtobe.com
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How to Teach Kids Healthy Eating Habits
• I’m all about health and wellness for the whole family where weight loss occurs as a side effect.
• After reading an article in Vogue about a mother putting her 7-year-old on a diet, I’ve re-framed her actions for a healthier outcome
How to Teach Kids Healthy Eating Habits
• Instead of fat talk
Model healthy eating behaviors
How to Teach Kids Healthy Eating Habits
• Instead of counting calories
Grow, cook and enjoy nourishing food as a family
How to Teach Kids Healthy Eating Habits
• Instead of referring to foods as “good” and “bad”
Talk about food as nourishment and emphasize the best stuff
How to Teach Kids Healthy Eating Habits
• Instead of banning sweets
Allow them infrequently like at social events
How to Teach Kids Healthy Eating Habits
• Instead of diet soda and 100-calorie snack packs
Offer fun finger foods, cut up veggies and dips, trail mix, smoothies, fruit and water
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