Can My Child's Diet Effect Their Health?
In most cases it is the parents’ influence on their children which affects their eating habits. Although children will be influenced by their peers, it is the consistency of what they see at home that sets precedence on later choices. One of the challenges we face as parents is the lack of time. Work or children playing sports forces many people to decide to eat fast foods. This leads to poor eating habits which are associated with higher body mass index (BMI), a measure of body fat based on height and weight. Additional weight can force the pelvis and torso to shift and cause changes in spinal balance, leading to spinal misalignments (known as subluxations) and malfunction in the entire body. Steps you can take to help promote a healthy lifestyle is plan ahead on your grocery list, prepare ahead for your meals, eat together as a family and let the kids help you prepare the food. In this way you can teach them the importance of eating fresh fruits and vegetables as opposed to sugary snacks and processed foods. Make sure to eat healthy this upcoming holiday season. For any further tips, visit our website or call us at the number below.