How can you promote healthy eating?

How can you encourage good nutrition?

Daily intake of fish, poultry, eggs, chicken, and dried beans is essential for the growth and repair your body's tissues. To get the necessary vitamins, minerals, and fiber to regulate body processes, eat more fruits and vegetables. To prevent heart disease, limit salty, fried and fatty foods.

How can we encourage healthy eating in the early years, other than what has been said? Promoting healthy eating within early childhood education and care services

1. Relaxing and making meals more enjoyable
2. Sitting down and eating together with your children.
3. Positively talking about healthy food choices for children.
4. Encourage fussy eaters try new foods.
5. Being a role model for the food you eat.

You may also be interested in how you can promote healthy eating at your home.

Watch Your Habits

1. Breakfast is the most important meal of the day.
2. Plan meals and snacks ahead of time to avoid fast food restaurants.
3. Only eat when you feel hungry. Show and teach healthy ways to eat when you are sad, frustrated, anxious, or bored.
4. Family meals should be shared whenever possible.

How can you educate your family about the importance of healthy eating habits?

These are some ideas:

• Post to the bulletin board or email:
• Subscribe to our newsletter for healthy eating tips.
• Make a cookbook of family recipes.
• Enjoy family traditions around food.
• Ask your families to share culturally appropriate snacks.
• Family members can be involved in field trip planning and menu planning.