There are many obstacles you will face when you attempt to guide your child toward a healthy weight. There are typically changes that need to be made...changes involving types of foods your kids eat, when they eat, and how they eat. Be prepared for complaints (to put it mildly)...the kids are not going to like having their food "messed with".
You will deal with some obstacles along the way. If you are expecting the problems, you will be better equipped to deal with them. Here are a few of the snags you may run in to and suggestions on how to derail them:
1. Your child is totally accustomed to dessert and "throws a fit" (literally or figuratively) when you dare to suggest that this is the new way of doing things. The good health of your child far outweighs any protests he or she may make. They must understand that there is a new Sheriff in town and the "laws" have changed. Don't keep your child in the dark as to what your motives are. Learn for yourself, and then explain in terms you child can understand, the basics of sound nutrition. Explain that you learned that the old way of eating is not healthy.
2. Your child refuses to eat vegetables...he says he "hates" them. This can't possibly be true since there are literally thousands of vegetables known to man. Either your child is mimicking what he has heard others say, or, he perhaps really doesn't like the kinds of vegetables he typically is exposed to or the way they are usually prepared. This is a great time to experiment with your child. Let him or her help you find new vegetables and experiment with new ways of preparing them. (When you eat out and there is a salad bar, help him to try the various offerings, both raw and cooked. Praise him for his adventuresome spirit. It may be difficult for a while but...this too shall pass. (Don't forget to be a good role model).
3. Your child is in school or day care and you don't have control over what they eat. Well,...yes you do. You are of course at liberty to provide the snack for your child...or you can even treat the whole class to something new and fun. Also, I'll just bet you are paying the bill for your kids to attend the school, either in tuition payments or taxes. You do have a voice. Educate yourself and then pass along to the school board the unhealthy way American children are eating and the growing trend toward obesity. Make suggestions as to how the food program could be changed to include foods other than the unhealthful ones currently being provided. Talk to other parents. There are many others who share your concern. Work together to cause change.
Many Americans don't understand the seriousness of child obesity. Perhaps you could be the one in your area who is willing to work to bring about lifestyle changes to confront this threat to the good health of our kids.
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