We all want our children to grow up as heathy adults. Children who eat healthily and are active physically have a strong chance of adopting healthy, active lifestyles.
Here are a few tips to help our children.
1. Teach your children that healthy eating habits influence their chances of a healthier life.
2. Limit the amount of fat and sugar in your children's diet.
3. Encourage your children to eat plenty of fruit and vegetables.
4. Packed lunches should be packed with goodness!
5. Involve children in the preparation and cooking of meals. Talk about the value of incorporating vegetables, fruit and low-fat, low-sugar foods.
6. Ask children to look for healthy options when shopping for food. Make a game of 'Hunt the Healthy Label!'.
7. Make sure your children drink plenty of water.
8. Develop the idea that crisps and sweets are special treats and not for everyday.
9. Encourage physical activity outside of school hours.
10. Participate in sport with your children - walking, cycling and swimming are all great fun things to do together.
11. Look for sports or dance clubs that your children could join.
12. Everything you do together has every chance of influencing your children's life.
13. Breakfast is vital if your child is to concentrate on learning and maintain energy levels throughout the morning.
14. Please discourage the eating of sweets, chocolates, crisps and fizzy drinks before and after school.
