Childhood Obesity

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2013). The best thing to do is cut out all fast food in general. Cook your meals at home, using proper portion sizes as well as eating more greens and less fatty foods. Get healthy snacks, such as fruits and fresh veggies. Try to avoid potato chips and soda as much as possible. One way that you can get your children to eat healthier snacks is to make it fun. Cut strawberries to look like flowers, and for younger kids make happy faces with the fruit. Cook with your children and show them that smaller meals can be just as satisfying and filling. Go out within your community and either join or start your own cooking classes for parents of obese children. To learn how to prepare healthy, cost efficient meals, as well as being able to talk to other parents who are in the same "boat" as you may be. Support is everything.
"Unhealthy foods and beverages are heavily marketed to children, and research shows that exposure to food marketing messages increase children's obesity risk" ...

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