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Sunday, July 20, 2008
Hardwired for fat: scientists identify obesity gene (AFP)
AFP - British purchase glycine online French scientists have identified several variants of a single gene that boost the risk of obesity, according to a study published Sunday in the British journal Nature.
Children start out life knowing when they are hungry and when they are not. As parents, we need to help them keep that ability, so they can avoid eating disorders and weight problems later in life.
Don't make children "clean their plates." Forcing children to eat more than they want will teach them not to listen to their body's hunger signals.
Teach your kids to take small bites and to enjoy their food. Too many of us eat so quickly that we don't really taste the food. You and your child can work on this skill together.
Encourage small portions. Piling a large helping on your children's plate could overwhelm them or encourage them to overeat. Let them serve themselves if possible. Start small and let your child know that he can have more if he is still hungry.
It is almost impossible to have small portions while eating out at a restaurant. Portion sizes for both kids' and adult meals are much larger than recommended. Often restaurant servings are three or four times the recommended serving size. To overcome this, when eating out, order just one or two entrees, and share them family style from the center of the table. When ordering fast food, order small or kid-sized meals. Today's kids' Happy Meal is the same size as a regular adult's meal from forty years ago.
Be sure that your children put snacks of any kind on a small plate or bowl. Never let them snack straight from the original package.
Encourage your kids to read package labels, including serving sizes.
These small changes can help your children develop a lifetime of healthy eating habits.
Barbara O'Brien is an author, cook and mother of two young chefs. She enjoys helping other people make the most of time in the kitchen with their kids. Find safety tips, recipes and more at http://kids-cook.com
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