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Powerful Tips for Preventing Obesity in Your Kids #15 – Help Your Family Manage Portion Size in Your Absence

9/30/2015

When you make food in large batches or have a large amount of leftovers, separate the food before freezing or putting it away in the fridge. This way, when your family reaches in to serve themselves they will automatically have a proper portion. Not everyone's weight problems stem from an unhealthy diet. Some children grossly overeat very healthy foods! Remember, portion control is a key factor in controlling obesity.

Next Post: Wednesday October 7, 2015: Powerful Tips for Preventing Obesity in Your Kids #16 – Dole Out Meals in the Kitchen

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Powerful Tips for Preventing Obesity in Your Kids #14 – Serve Appropriate Portion Sizes to Your Children

9/23/2015

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Research shows portion size is one of the most important determinants for how much a child consumes. When children are repeatedly fed portion sizes that are too large for their energy needs, they tend to overeat rather than refuse the excess food. Parents should educate themselves on appropriate portion sizes for children of different ages. When served appropriate portions, children can then be encouraged to self-regulate the amount they feel comfortable eating.
Get more information and resources on this topic at: www.choosemyplate.gov. Also consider my webinar, "How Can I Understand Nutrition?", which takes an in depth look at important and useful nutritional considerations for feeding your children.

Next Post: Wednesday September 30, 2015: Powerful Tips for Preventing Obesity in Your Kids #15 – Help Your Family Manage Portion Size in Your Absence

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Powerful Tips for Preventing Obesity in Your Kids #13 a – Nature got it right! Eat Don't Drink Your Fruit!

9/16/2015

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By eating fruit whole the fiber in it helps to control the rate at which sugar is released into our bodies. You've heard of extended release medications; well this is one of nature's extended release foods! Awesome and so much healthier!

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Powerful Tips for Preventing Obesity in Your Kids #13 – Consume 100% Fruit Juice in Moderation

9/16/2015

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This is clearly one of those “too much of a good thing" situations. No association has been found between 100% natural fruit juice and obesity, unless consumed in very large amounts. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends the intake of fruit juice be limited to 4-6 ounces (1 serving) per day for children 1 to 6 years of age and 8 -12 ounces (2 servings) per day for children 7 to 18 years of age.

Next Post: Wednesday September 23, 2015: Powerful Tips for Preventing Obesity in Your Kids #14 – Serve Appropriate Portion Sizes to Your Children

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Powerful Tips for Preventing Obesity in Your Kids #12 – Limit Screen Time to 2 Hours Per Day

9/9/2015

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There is evidence that increased sedentary behaviors, particularly watching TV, is a factor in the development of overweight and obesity in children. This finding is independent of the amount of physical activity that a particular child gets. The American Academy of Pediatrics suggests parents limit screen time for children to less than 2 hours per day and not allow screen time at all to children younger than 2 years of age.

Next Post: Wednesday September 16, 2015: Powerful Tips for Preventing Obesity in Your Kids #13 – Consume 100% Fruit Juice in Moderation

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Powerful Tips for Preventing Obesity in Your Kids #11 – 60 Minutes of Daily Physical Activity

9/2/2015

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Children and adolescents should engage in 60 or more minutes of physical activity daily. Most of this time should include moderate-intensity aerobic activity; however, at least 3 of the days should include some vigorous -intensity physical activity as well. For more information on Key Physical Guidelines for Children and Adolescents, consult the US Department of Agriculture, and US Department of Health and Human Services (http://www.health.gov/dietaryguidelines).

Next Post: Wednesday September 9, 2015: Powerful Tips for Preventing Obesity in Your Kids #12 – Limit Screen Time to 2 Hours Per Day

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Powerful Tips for Preventing Obesity in Your Kids #15 – Help Your Family Manage Portion Size in Your Absence

Powerful Tips for Preventing Obesity in Your Kids #14 – Serve Appropriate Portion Sizes to Your Children

Powerful Tips for Preventing Obesity in Your Kids #13 a – Nature got it right! Eat Don't Drink Your Fruit!

Powerful Tips for Preventing Obesity in Your Kids #13 – Consume 100% Fruit Juice in Moderation

Powerful Tips for Preventing Obesity in Your Kids #12 – Limit Screen Time to 2 Hours Per Day

Powerful Tips for Preventing Obesity in Your Kids #11 – 60 Minutes of Daily Physical Activity

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