Healthy Eating Habits For Kids

Did you know that one in three children in the United States is overweight? Did you also know that children who are overweight have a 70 to 80 percent change of growing up to be overweight adults? With numbers like theses, it is easy to see that childhood obesity is a growing problem in the United States.

And while there is no one cause for childhood obesity, contributing factors include poor diet, lack of exercise, and other unhealthy behaviors. But there is something you can do to combat the childhood obesity epidemic. If you suspect that you or your child is overweight, try some of these simple ways, provided by IntermountainLive, to change bad eating habits into healthy lifestyle choices.

First, it is important to eat a healthy breakfast. Never skip breakfast! Skipping breakfast can lead to poor eating choices or overeating later in the day. A good, healthy breakfast is the best way to start the day on the right foot.

Include more fruits and vegetables into your diet. These foods are low in calories and provide your body with the fuel it needs to keep you going during the day. You should also limit high-calorie sweetened drinks. These drinks contain little to no nutritional value and are high in calories.

Get off the couch and do something active. Television is OK in moderation, but you should make sure that you do something active each day. And most importantly, remember that eating healthy can be fun! Try to stay positive and focus on the things that are enjoyable about healthy eating. Don't criticize your weight or the weight of others. If you or someone you know if struggling with his or her eating habits, support them and help them make the choices that are best for their bodies. You'll see that with a little effort, eating healthy can be fun and rewarding.

Alexander Sutton is the owner of a nutrition and fitness retail storefront in Salt Lake City, Utah. He has been a nutrition professional for more than 8 years. For additional information, please visit sports nutrition [http://www.nutrifit.org].

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