HUMAN NUTRITION

Detailed explanation-1: -Parents play a powerful role in children’s eating behavior, providing both genes and environment for children. For example, they influence children’s developing preferences and eating behaviors by making some foods available rather than others, and by acting as models of eating behavior.

Detailed explanation-2: -Talk about being healthy. Use your children’s food and beverage choices as teaching moments. Speak up when you see unhealthy choices. Direct children to healthier options or say, “You can have a little of that, but not too much.” Talk to them about why an overly salty or heavily sugared snack is not the best choice.

Detailed explanation-3: -In more detail, parents are responsible for: Providing family meals. Choosing which food and preparing it. Not letting children have food or drinks (except for water) between meals and snacks.

Detailed explanation-4: -Eat together as a family Children who eat meals with their family tend to eat healthier foods like fruits, vegetables and whole grains. They are also more likely to maintain a healthy body weight. The importance of family meals goes beyond nutrition.