DO Do set an example for your children. Provide and eat a variety of foods from all the food groups, without forcing foods on them. Do check your own attitudes and behaviors related to appearance, food, and dieting.
Children learn about the significance of body type in judging self-worth and worth of others.
You may be teaching your child to attach an excessive amount of importance to these issues. Do stress eating for health, an attitude that the right foods in the correct portions is good for you. Do teach your child how to evaluate the media. DO NOT Do not impose strict dietary restrictions that may be suitable for adults onto children whose growth needs are different than adults. Reducing calories, fats, sugar, and cholesterol should be done in moderation with growing children to ensure a normal growth pattern.