{"id":71,"date":"2020-09-10T20:58:00","date_gmt":"2020-09-10T20:58:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/orp.medicalpracticewebsitedesign.com\/blog\/?p=71"},"modified":"2023-07-12T21:00:00","modified_gmt":"2023-07-12T21:00:00","slug":"tips-to-help-your-child-eat-healthier","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/oberlinroadpediatrics.com\/blog\/tips-to-help-your-child-eat-healthier\/","title":{"rendered":"Tips to Help Your Child Eat Healthier"},"content":{"rendered":"
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You want your child to lead a healthy, happy life but it can be difficult if they are picky eaters or only seem to crave junk food. If you\u2019re having trouble making smart nutritional choices when it comes to your kids, your child\u2019s pediatrician can help you create some healthier eating habits and map out a treatment plan if your child is currently struggling to lose excess weight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


Choose Smarter Snacks<\/strong>
Kids always seem hungry, so they may be begging for snacks throughout the day. Snacks should be small, and they shouldn\u2019t be enjoyed too close to mealtimes, as this could ruin their appetite. Instead of reaching for a bag of candy or potato chips try opting for smarter snack options such as nuts, apple slices or celery with peanut butter, whole-grain crackers and cheese sticks, or hummus and carrots.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


Get Your Kids Cooking<\/strong>
One of the best ways to get your child dedicated to nutrition is by making them an active part of the process. Cooking can be fun, especially for kids, and by cooking together they will experience a source of pride in the foods they\u2019ve helped to make (which typically leads to them being more likely to eat it). Enjoy this quality time together and show them how eating and cooking healthy foods can be fun.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


Hide Healthier Foods<\/strong>
Particularly at the beginning of this new nutritional journey, you may find that your child has an \u201caversion\u201d to eating healthy. They may turn their nose up at broccoli, carrots or certain veggies, but don\u2019t despair. Instead of making them eat it plain, you can hide these important veggies into dishes they already love such as whole grain mac and cheese, soups, or sandwiches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


Show Your Kids How It\u2019s Done<\/strong>
Kids watch and mimic what parents do, so if parents aren\u2019t eating healthy chances are fairly good that they won\u2019t see a reason to eat healthily either. Therefore, it\u2019s a good idea for parents to also show how important eating healthy can be. Lead by example and this simple habit could actually improve not just your child\u2019s health but yours as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


A healthy child begins with a healthy diet. If you are having concerns about your child\u2019s health and nutrition, it\u2019s important that you talk with a qualified pediatrician to figure out the right dietary choices for your little one.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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