Chicago Tribute article entitled "Children Absorb Parents' Attitudes Regarding Food." The article discusses how mixed messages about food (e.g., emphasizing the importance of breakfast to your child but not eating breakfast yourself) may lead to negative eating behaviors in later life. It also discusses the impact of body image in children on eating habits. In addition to the suggestions the nutritionists offer, how else might a parent encourage their child to have healthy eating? What could school systems do to help parents?
Monday, May 11, 2009
Children Absorb Parents' Attitudes About Food
Chicago Tribute article entitled "Children Absorb Parents' Attitudes Regarding Food." The article discusses how mixed messages about food (e.g., emphasizing the importance of breakfast to your child but not eating breakfast yourself) may lead to negative eating behaviors in later life. It also discusses the impact of body image in children on eating habits. In addition to the suggestions the nutritionists offer, how else might a parent encourage their child to have healthy eating? What could school systems do to help parents?
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