Parents can help their children make healthy food choices every day. The following tips can keep your child healthy:

• Eat many different kinds of foods
• Balance eating healthy with being active
• Choose a lot of whole grain products, vegetables and fruits
• Eat less of foods that are high in fat and cholesterol
• Cut down on foods with a lot of sugar and salt
• Choose foods that have calcium and iron for growing bodies

Kids like to eat what they see their parents eating. Set a good example by choosing healthy foods too.

Watch out for those fast food calories! Limit the number of times your family goes out for fast food meals. Instead of fast foods, try getting kids to make a healthy meal at home. Kids can also learn to make healthier choices when they do visit a fast food place. Teach kids to choose less of the sauces and more vegetables. Stay clear from "super-sizing"!