Dietary and Nutrition Guidance
Having healthy, happy children begins with a healthy diet. We know that in this day and age life gets hectic and it isn’t always easy to eat right; however, for the health of your family, it is important to make healthy eating habits part of your daily routine. The earlier in life that healthy eating habits are adopted by your children the easier it will be to keep them on this path to making smarter and healthier choices regarding their diet.
Of course, when you aren’t sure whether your child is getting the nutrients, they need or you have questions or concerns about your child’s health a physician trained in teaching you how to shop, cook and eat healthy home-cooked meals can provide you with invaluable advice, insight, and recommendations.
Maintaining a Healthy Diet for Your Children
A healthy diet is based on eating whole, nutrient-dense foods from each of the main food groups. This means getting a good balance of lean proteins, low-fat dairy, fruits and vegetables, and whole grains. It’s important to change up food options to make eating healthy more exciting. A healthy diet also means avoiding processed foods, sugar, trans fat and vegetable oils. Moderation is key. While your child shouldn’t be drinking sodas or eating baked goods every day, having a treat occasionally, certainly won’t hurt them and could keep them from binging on these treats when they are available.
Keeping Your Kids Healthy
Along with eating healthy, it’s important that your children are also getting regular physical activity. This may come in the form of school or community sports. Kids and teens should get at least one hour or more of moderate to intense physical activity every day, toddlers should get at least 60 minutes of physical activity and play every day and preschoolers should get at least 120 minutes of activity a day.
Of course, to keep your child’s energy levels up and their body ready for activity, they must be eating right. If you are concerned about your child’s diet or don’t hesitate to turn to North Woodmere Medical Care, PLLC for nutritional guidance, coaching and recommendations.
It doesn’t have to be confusing or difficult to ensure that your child is getting all the proper vitamins and nutrients they need through diet. If you are experiencing challenges getting your kids on board with a healthy lifestyle this is where Dr. Stacy Hausmann at North Woodmere Medical Care can help. Learn how to improve your child’s health and nutrition through better nutrition and healthy lifestyle changes. Call North Woodmere Medical Care today at 516 791-9010 to schedule a consultation.