Practical Tips to Help Your Overweight Kid
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Practical Tips to Help Your Overweight Child
Supporting your child in achieving a healthier lifestyle is essential. Here are some practical tips to assist your child on their journey to better health.
Swap Sugary Drinks
Encourage your child to replace regular sodas with plain or flavored water. For fruit juices, dilute them by mixing half juice with half water. Also, motivate them to drink two glasses of 1% or fat-free milk daily. You might be surprised by how many calories they can cut out just by changing their beverage choices!
Enhance Salads with Flavor
Make salads more enticing by adding fruits like grapes, dried fruit, nuts, mandarin oranges, chunks of pineapple, or sliced peaches. This strategy helps fill them up without the extra calories and fat found in a second serving of dinner.
Make Fruit Fun
Turn fruit into a delightful treat by freezing grapes, banana slices, and berries. Serve these frozen with low-fat Cool Whip or dip them in low-fat chocolate pudding for a delicious dessert or snack.
Stock Healthy Snacks
Keep a variety of low-fat yogurt, cheese sticks, and veggie sticks such as carrots, celery, and peppers at the front of the fridge. When healthy options are visible and easy to grab, kids are more likely to choose them.
Visible Fruit
Place a bowl of fresh fruit on the kitchen table where it's easily accessible. Kids are more likely to eat what they can see!
Be a Role Model
Children often mimic the eating habits of their parents. Set a positive example by eating healthily yourself. Make mealtime an enjoyable family occasion where healthy food is part of the fun.
Prioritize Breakfast
Ensure your child starts the day with a nutritious breakfast, such as whole grain cereals, low-fat milk, yogurt, and fruit. Encourage them to prepare their own breakfast, providing a variety of healthy options to foster good choices.
Avoid Food as Reward or Punishment
Refrain from using food as a reward for good behavior or withholding it as punishment. This can create negative associations with food that may linger into adulthood.
Limit Screen Time
Reduce the time both you and your children spend watching TV. Excessive screen time is linked to obesity, as it often leads to increased eating and decreased physical activity?"a combination that promotes weight gain.
Get Active Together
Engage in fun, physical activities like swimming, playing ball, biking, fishing, or hiking with your child. Being active as a family not only improves health but also strengthens your bond.
By incorporating these tips, you can support your child in embracing a healthier lifestyle with positivity and encouragement.
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