Description: Teaching Canadian Kids about Proper Diet
teaching canadian kids about proper diet
More and more people all over the world are becoming health conscious. However, not as many individuals are taking the time to teach their children about how to choose healthy foods. According to Health Canada, one in every five Canadian children under the age of eight is getting more than the recommended amount of energy each day. On the other hand, there are a large number of kids are failing to get an adequate amount of energy. These issues are associated with major health problems, the adverse effects o
Parents should lead in the efforts to healthy eating . Having meals together at the dinner table will be far better than eating in front of the TV. Kids should see adults eating fruits and vegetable to be more likely to eat them too. If you are a busy parent that has little time for preparing healthy meals, don't compromise your child's health by opting for fast food. Instead, cook large quantities when you are free and freeze it for use during the week.
Create a meal plan to ensure that you provide a balanced diet for your child. You should ensure that they get the right amount of vitamins and nutrients each day. Remember that these requirements will change as children grow up. Ensure that the meal plans include healthy snacks. Involve your child in creating the plans so that they can learn how to be responsible for their diet. Likewise, take them grocery shopping with you and use the time to teach them about different vegetables and allow them to pick som