How can I get my kids to eat vegetables?
First of all, never force a child to eat vegetables. It is TRUE that it may result in a life-long hatred of them. Start by being a good role model and eating a nutritious diet full of fruits and vegetables. Then simply use your imagination. Try chopping up vegetables like carrots and zucchini an ...
- I have an overweight child. Should I be concerned about type 2 diabetes?
Yes, you should be concerned about type 2 diabetes for your child. There are other health risks too. Children who are overweight are at an increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular problems, arthritis, and other health problems. Childhood obesity has been linked to the prematu ...
- Is fiber important for children too?
Yes, fiber has many benefits. Because it helps food pass through the stomach and the intestines quickly, it helps prevent constipation. Eating foods with fiber also slows the absorption of sugar from the intestines, helping the child feel full longer, and able to concentrate better. That feeling ...
- My child has been diagnosed with diabetes. What is my role as a parent?
Follow a healthy meal plan: Young people with diabetes need to follow a meal plan developed by a registered dietitian, diabetes educator, or physician. For children with diabetes, the meal plan should outline appropriate changes in eating habits that lead to better energy balance and reduce or ...
- My children don’t drink milk. Do you have some suggestions on how I can sneak calcium into their diets?
Why not try some of the following ideas to help you “sneak” in the calcium: Create yogurt parfaits with layers of yogurt, fruit and whole grain cereal. Add cheese to scrambled eggs and omelets. Add white or red beans to soups and chili. Make double-the-milk shakes by adding powd ...
- How do I make sure my child with diabetes gets the proper treatment while in school?
First, you must assemble and distribute a packet of information about your child’s illness to his teacher, school nurse, principal, physical education teacher, and anyone else at school that sees your child on a regular basis. The packet should explain diabetes, how it is treated, your chi ...
