When meals and snacks are planned, they usually are more healthful. Children usually enjoy learning to cook foods they like. Asking them to help with the grocery shopping can help them learn more about food. And, in addition to eating well, they also can learn math and science. Sharing the cooking also shares responsibility for family meals.
Exercise is beneficial.
It burns calories, of course, and also reduces stress level and anxiety. And, if you suspect that your teenager is suffering from an eating disorder for example, skipping meals to lose weight, or binging and purging seek the help of health care and nutrition professionals. Eating disorders can damage long-term health, and even cause death. For more information on weight, health, and managing family meals successfully, contact the local K-State Research and Extension office. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide.