Kids Health

Children's Health Tips

Getting Your Children to Eat Right

We receive a considerable amount of email on the subject of kids eating habits. You can imagine that for many it's a daunting getting kids to eat right. Here are a few pointers for you to try.

• Stat your child's day with a good breakfast
  • Hot cereal is an excellent alternative to oversweet breakfasts
• Purchase snacks that are low in fat, sugar, and salt.
• Fresh fruit, unbuttered popcorn, whole grain muffins, juice, milk, and yogurt are tasty, nutritious foods that appeal to kids. Crackers with small amounts of peanut butter or cheese are great break time treats.
• Replace fried foods with bake or broiled meals
• Instead of ordering pepperoni and sausage pizza, order a pizza with mushrooms, onions or peppers.
• Avoid salads with mayonnaise. Replace with fruits and vegetable salads
• Void serving foods with bacon bits, croutons, rich salad dressings, and fried noodles.
• Don't salt food
• Serve low-fat milk, fruit juice, or plain water instead of malts, milk shakes or soft drinks.
• Avoid high-fat, calorie-rich pastries and desserts