Don’t use food as a reward when encouraging kids to eat. Promising dessert for eating vegetables sends the message that vegetables are less valuable than dessert.
It’s estimated that about one-third of kids in the United States are overweight or obese. Being overweight as a child can lead to health problems later in life. Fortunately, as a parent or other caregiver, there are things you can do to help your child consume healthy foods and beverages, be physically active, and get to and stay at a healthy weight.