1. Unhealthy Eating in Children By: Cassie Mattingly

2.  It’s okay for your child to skip breakfast. TRUE OR FALSE?

3. FALSE

4.  Cancer is a risk of unhealthy eating? TRUE OR FALSE?

5. TRUE

6.  Influences of unhealthy eating  Risks  Mental  Physical  What you can do to help your children eat healthier What you will learn

7.  Parents  Will adopt habits  Practice healthy habits  Family or other adults Influences (Live Strong, 2013)

8.  Unhealthy meals for years  Physical Risks  Cancer  Heart Disease  Obesity  Liver Disease  Diabetes  Osteoporosis  Allergies/Asthma  Mental risks  Performance  Skills Risks

9.  Cancer  Heart Disease  Obesity  Liver Disease  Diabetes  Osteoporosis  Allergies/Asthma Physical Risks

10.  Academic performance  Not enough essential nutrients  Sleep patterns  Behaviors and abilities  Aggressiveness  Micronutrient deficiency  ADD (Attention Deficit Disorder) Mental Risks

11.  Eat meals together - breakfast  Shopping  Plan meals  Prepare meals  Prepare lunches  Offer other options  Limit certain foods  Serve foods high in nutrient sources  Don’t use food as a reward  Influence children Help your children

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