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Make eating a family affair

Mother and daughter prepare a meal.

(HealthDay News) -- It's easier to eat healthy when everybody in the family is practicing the same nutritional habits.

Follow these suggestions to help the whole family eat healthy:

  • Cook meals at home, together as a family.
  • Encourage your kids to help you plan snacks and meals.
  • Stock up on healthy snacks.
  • Make sure your children understand they should only eat when they're hungry, rather than when they're bored or emotional.
  • Make sure the whole family eats breakfast.
  • Take turns putting down your forks and talking about your day during meals.













 

Source: American Academy of Family Physicians

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First published: 01/06/2012
Last updated: 01/06/2012

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