Talking about your Findings Families report that measuring the teaspoons of sugar in a product gives them a good picture of the amount of sugar and stimulates discussion about product choices. Talk about ways to reduce the amount of sugar at meals. Make a list of your children s ideas. Help them develop a plan for cutting back on sugar consumption. Some youngsters have suggested keeping their favorite high sugar cereal but eating it fewer times a week.
Children also suggest trying out cereals that contain less sugar.
Grocery Shopping Give your children the challenge of finding products with less sugar. Encourage them to practice their math skills by comparing prices as well as grams of sugar. Congratulate your children when they make a healthier choice. Children will be more willing to try low-sugar foods when their parents do so as well. Show your children that you enjoy low-sugar foods.