Children need educating. They also need structure and limits because out of these come freedom. Most of all, they need their parents as mentors, role models and teachers. It is no wonder that parents are frequently confused about what healthy eating is. The media bombards us on a regular basis with conflicting theories and current fad diets, and about the importance of being thin in achieving happiness, success, and popularity.
Parents ultimately lose faith in their instincts about how to feed their children.
Check out your own views about healthy eating. Healthy eating is fat-free or lite eating. True or False Healthy eating is eating as little as you can in order to feel satisfied. It's okay to skip meals when you are not hungry. It is natural to feel guilty when you eat fatty foods.