Sentences with phrase «parents eat more vegetables»

Children of college - educated parents eat more vegetables and drink less sugar, according to a new study from the University of British Columbia.

Not exact matches

Research shows that in families that eat together regularly, parents and children both eat better (more fruits and vegetables, more nutritious food) and can better maintain healthy weights, in addition other social benefits of time around the table.

The University of Nebraska study found that the children of authoritative parents were more likely to eat healthier foods such as fruits and vegetables and make choices that reduced risk of injury, such as wearing bike helmets.

Across the world there are millions of parents trying to get their kids to eat more fruit and more vegetables.

The Sodexo Fresh Pick program is designed to further the nutrition education of students, parents and educators by focusing on the many positive benefits of eating more fruits, vegetables and whole grains.

Another study, published in the May 2003 issue of the Journal of Adolescent Health, found that teenagers who eat dinner with their parents are more likely to eat more fruits and vegetables.

Obama administration goals for the legislation include: (1) improving nutrition standards for school meals; (2) increasing participation in school meal programs; (3) increasing parent and student education about healthy eating; (4) establishing nutrition standards for the so called «a la carte» foods (see my School Lunch FAQs for more information on these); (5) promoting increased consumption of whole grains, fruits, vegetables, and low - and fat - free dairy products; (6) strengthening school wellness policies and promoting physical activity in schools; (7) training people who provide school meals and providing them with better equipment; and (8) enhancing food safety.

FACT: 99 Percent of All School Districts Have Implemented the School Nutrition Standards FACT: Parents Support the New School Nutrition Standards FACT: More Low - Income Students Participate in School Meals FACT: Children Eat More Fruits and Vegetables

Recognizing the challenges health care providers face in trying to change the dietary habits of an older generation, Nagarajan is focused instead on instilling healthier eating habits in children by educating their parents on how to create a more balanced meal with the appropriate proportions of vegetables, fruits, proteins, carbohydrates and fat.

Parents who ate at home but away from the TV were 67 percent more likely to say their kids ate enough fruits and vegetables.

You've likely heard the refrain to eat more fruits and vegetables from your parents, doctors, and health experts many times, and for good reason.

Recognized as a Certified Obesity Specialist, Natalie has written for more than 50 publications and, in 2012, published her first book, «Eat Your Vegetables» and Other Mistakes Parents Make: Redefining How to Raise Healthy Eaters.

There is much more to why you should eat more vegetables than just listening to your grandmother (or parents or partner) take stock on your health.

Even parents had become more aware of what they ate and added more fruits and vegetables to their diets.

Other families have tackled challenges such as taking shorter showers, which Lyles said seems to appeal particularly to parents of teens; going meatless or eating more locally grown vegetables; walking to school instead of driving; and switching to a smaller trash can.