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In the DKWIO program,
we work hard to introduce new ways of thinking about food. When we ask children
about how they eat joyfully, they are quick to answer with cake, candy, ice
cream and other sugary foods. For the most part, this is how American’s eat
joyfully. Think about the last celebration you attended. What kind of food was
served? It is sometimes difficult to teach the connection food has with our
body. Although eating cake and ice cream is sometimes okay, it’s not the kind
of food you should eat everyday. We teach children about the kinds of foods
that make their bodies happy.  Here are a few ideas to introduce the
concept of joy to your child’s food:

·      
Introduce new foods
frequently. They will never know what they are missing until they try it.

·      
Take your child to the
grocery store and explore the produce department together.

·      
Research new recipes and
explore opportunities to swap-out regular recipes with healthy alternatives.

Here are some great foods
that will make your body happy.

According to a new study from
Ohio State University, parents who eat dinner with their children, make sure
their kids get enough sleep, and limit TV may lower the risk the risk of
childhood obesity in children.

Results from the study
indicated that children who ate dinner with their families more than five times
a week, slept for at least 10.5 hours a night, and watched less than two hours
of TV a day were 40 percent less likely to be obese than children who did none
of those things.

Adjusting to these routines
will be highly effective, however it’s important to remember that over
eating and not being active enough are the most important contributors to childhood
obesity. 

Read more about this study here. 

Making smart food choices are key to living a healthy
lifestyle. Nutrition Explorations lists the following tips to help parents
shape children’s eating habits:

1. Focus
   on eating nutrient-rich foods instead of what not to eat.
2. Set a
   good example.
3. Use
   positive messages.
4. Set
   expectations.
5. Cook
   together.
6. Talk
   about nutritious choices wherever you go.
7. Make
   good nutrition convenient.
8. Make
   mealtime family time.
9. Remind
   kids to fuel at school.

 Visit Nutrition
Explorations for more information about making healthy food choices.