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      Tips For Parents Of Overweight Children

      By: Dave DePew

      Children eat what they get! If it crosses their lips, it either comes from you, a friend, or the school. As parents, we take the ultimate responsibility for the health of our children.

      It is up to us to set a good example. Kids don't listen to us - they watch us and follow what they see! Don't spend one more minute selling yourself the lie that you can talk them into eating well.

      You cannot trust your kids to eat what is good for them. Our kids will choose taste every time. It starts with how we look at food. If we are using food as a reward for good behavior, then what are we telling our kids?

      What about using food as a punishment? "Mommy is not going to give you any dessert unless you finish all your food." Are we telling them that having candy and sweets are better than providing their body with proper nourishment? Raising our kids this way will result in kids who will eat more sweets and junk food every chance they get!

      So, what is a parent to do? How can we modify the behavior of our kids? Many parents are rightly concerned about their children's weight and how it affects them both physically and socially - now and into adulthood.

      As good parents, we want the best for our children and so we look for specific answers to keep them healthy. Unfortunately, I don't have all the answers, but I do have some tips that I feel will make a huge difference in the lives of many kids.

      10 Tips For Healthy Kids

      Here are my 10 tips for every parent to help their kids stay healthy and drop the fat.

      1. Provide A Healthy Breakfast Every Day.

      It is important for the health and the growth of your child that they have a healthy breakfast every morning.

      By taking the time to provide them with the right foods every morning, they will have a more energized day and, over time, will learn to make healthier choices.

      Every breakfast should consist of healthy carbohydrates, low fat or lean proteins, and healthy fats. Here are some great foods to build meals from (see table).

      Great Breakfast Foods.
      Proteins Carbohydrates Fats
      Chicken Fruits Olive Oil
      Turkey Vegetables EFA's
      Fish Beans Avocado
      Seafood Whole Wheat Pasta Nuts
      Eggs Brown Rice or Wild Rice Low Fat Cheese
      Low Fat Cottage Grain Breads Natural Peanut Butter
      Lean Beef Sweet Potatoes & Yams
      Whey Protein Powder

      Some example healthy breakfast meals:

      Egg White Omelette: made with egg whites, filled with chopped veggies, salsa, and low fat shredded cheese.

      Scrambled Eggs & Bagel: scrambled whole eggs (or egg whites) with ?? whole-grain bagel (wheat or rye). Add some low fat cream cheese or some natural peanut butter.

      2. Don't Drink The Calories.

      As a parent, we are so tempted to grab the quick juice boxes and sodas, but these types of drinks add lots of unnecessary calories everyday that are void of any nutritional value. In addition, it is speculated that many of the ingredients in these products are chemically causing our children to eat more and crave sugar.

      Replace regular soda with plain water or diluted 100% natural juice that has no additives. It is also a good idea that your kids have 1-2 glasses of low-fat milk each day.

      3. Let Them Snack.

      Kids like to snack. As parents, we should encourage them to snack, but as we allow them the ability to snack we must also provide healthy options! Options like whole grain cereals with low-fat milk, whole grain bread, fruits, and low-fat cheese sticks.

      4. Have Frozen Fruit For Snacks.

      bananas If your kids like frozen treats, you can likely make a big hit with some frozen fruits. Freezing things like grapes, bananas, melons, and all sorts of berries can be a great treat. Serve up some frozen strawberries topped with low-fat Cool Whip.

      Another tip is to dip and then freeze. Start by placing the fruit on a Popsicle stick or toothpick and then lightly dip the fruits in a dark chocolate - or even better: a low-fat Jell-O Chocolate pudding. Freeze and serve!

      5. Limit The Availability Of Junk Food.

      To limit the availability of junk food, you must always provide your kids with healthy options. Have the healthy stuff always in reach. The more you can do to keep the junk out of the house or out of reach the better, but don't start things out by forbidding any foods. It is best if you simply limit the bad foods.

      If you have tried the frozen fruit options and they are not working as well as you had hoped (or the children will not stop asking for the real stuff), than you might want to keep a small supply of low-fat ice cream bars or cones available.

      The last thing you want is a mutiny on your hands. An occasional ice cream sandwich will be fine.

      6. Put The Healthy Stuff Up Front.

      Take a lesson from the grocery store. The grocery stores always put the tasty stuff up front in our reach because they know we are more likely to buy it then. Keep a variety of healthy foods at the front of the refrigerator so the kids can grab them when they want a snack.

      Here are some healthy options:

      Cottage Cheese w/ Fruit & Nuts: some low-fat cottage cheese with fresh fruit and some raw unsweetened almonds.

      Fruit Smoothie: mix your favorite whey protein with some low-fat milk, some frozen blueberries, strawberries or a banana with some EFAs.

      7. Always Have A Fresh Fruit Bowl In Arms Reach.

      In place of a cookie jar, always keep a bowl of fresh fruit on the kitchen table or counter top so the kids are likely to reach for a healthy snack instead of grabbing something they don't need.

      8. Make It At Home.

      As Americans, we are eating out way too much. When dining out at restaurants, we tend to eat too much and eat more of the foods we shouldn't be eating.

      A majority of the time the foods we eat, even when we are away from home, should be the foods we make in our home. Prepare sandwiches, salads, and homemade soups to have on hand as regular snacks between meals.

      Here are some healthy dinner options:

      Chicken Salad: boiled, steamed or grilled chicken, tossed in a salad with fresh veggies and a dressing on the side for dipping. Make salads more interesting by adding fruits like grapes, sections of mandarin orange, chunks of pineapple, and sliced peaches. shrimp

      Kabobs: chicken, beef, or shrimp grilled to perfection with your choice of veggies. Place your kabobs over some brown rice and some beans.

      Chicken Wrap: boiled, steamed or grilled chicken, wrapped in a whole grain soft tortilla with peppers and tomatoes saut??ed in olive oil, red or black beans, and a little shredded cheese and avocado.

      9. Don't Make Them 'Clean' Their Plate.

      Don't force your child to eat everything on their plate if they are no longer hungry. It is one thing if you think your child just doesn't want to take the time to eat and completely another if you are threatening to punish them if they don't eat everything.

      A child's appetite will vary, based on activity and growth spurts. Sometimes they will have less of an appetite and at other times they will eat extra to make up.

      10. Get Outside!

      Limit the time that the family spends indoors watching TV, and get more active! It is important to plan fun activities with the family like taking them to the park to play some sports as a family, go to a community pool, taking a walk, or going on a family camping trip for some hiking, backpacking, mountain biking, and fishing.

      Conclusion

      I sincerely hope that you can find help in these tips. Childhood obesity is a major issue. As parents, if we are not part of the solution, we are as much a part of the problem. The junk foods and the lack of physical activity are dangerously affecting their health and will also have major social consequences that will continue into adulthood.

      As a society and as parents, it is our responsibility to create and implement prevention and early treatment programs in order to wipe out the obesity epidemic.
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      We went out to eat last Saturday and my kids told the waitress there order and asked them what they wanted for a side. Both of them asked for a salad. Not fries. It even surprised me alittle bit. I guess if you eat that way all week that's what they want. I thought they would want fries for some sort of treat from the regular stuff we eat but no.
      I think the waitress was shocked. lol
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      she prob. was! we get that all the time. my daughter always want brocolli as a side and my son will do that or carrots. my son will do fries once in awhile, but my daughter wont.
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      Back in my day it was finish all your food or you dont leave the table, then the soggy cold mess was there for you for breakfast.
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