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Steering children away from junk food can be done. These guidelines will give them healthy habits they’ll keep for life.
Finding healthier alternatives
- Children need energy – so give them plenty of starchy foods, such as cereals, bread, pasta, potatoes and rice.
- Increasing fruit and veg intake is also a must. Aim for five daily portions, and try to include vegetables as well as fruit. A portion can be a medium size fruit, glass of juice, bowl of salad or two tablespoons of raw, cooked, canned or frozen vegetables.
- Served in moderation, meat and dairy products (especially lower-fat options) are a healthy source of nutrients.
- Don't ban fatty and sugary foods outright, but keep them for occasional treats, choosing healthier alternatives wherever you can.
- Exercise is as important as diet in helping children stay fit. An hour a day of an activity they love will keep them physically healthy and mentally alert.
