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As parents with young children, we make sure they are growing at the appropriate pace, prepare healthy meals and take them for regular physical exams. As they grow older, we become more in tune with their dietary needs and watch their growth process, as well as keep track of their daily habits.

At some point children will begin to understand that as parents, we are concerned about their health, especially when they become ill. At what point do our children become interested in their own health? It’s hard to say. It depends on the child. If a child has a chronic illness, they will do whatever it takes to heal because the sadness in their parents’ eyes is too hard to bear.

Perhaps your child has a friend who is critically ill. Visiting that friend often will bring a realization to your child that people do become sick and sometimes die. They are confronted with their own mortality and begin to ask questions that often reflect a fear they will develop the same illness.

It is important, therefore, to talk to your kids about health issues. Be honest and above board (age appropriate, of course) in explaining a particular illness the child may be concerned about or heard about.

Kids who are chronically ill have an innate sense of how ill they really are. Most kids cope with illness better than adults. Their concern, more often than not, is not for themselves but for their parents. However, for those children who have never had the misfortune to become ill, it is important for them to understand that it does occur; that keeping in tune with their bodies is important in that it can alert them to any problems requiring medical attention.

This is not to say that parents have to constantly inform their kids of every illness that exists, leaving a child paranoid and afraid. A healthy conversation, especially with school-aged kids about the ramifications of smoking, drinking and drugs is important because it is part of our culture.

In addition, discussions about personal hygiene, including sex, should also be discussed and in a thoughtful and articulate manner. Children who are insecure or lack self-esteem may not care about their health. This is where parent intervention is needed. Helping a child cope with any health issue is a family matter and should be addressed with love and care.

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As parents with young children, we make sure they are growing at the appropriate pace, prepare healthy meals and take them for regular physical exams. As they grow older, we become more in tune with their dietary needs and watch their growth process, as well as keep track of their daily habits.

At some point children will begin to understand that as parents, we are concerned about their health, especially when they become ill. At what point do our children become interested in their own health? It’s hard to say. It depends on the child. If a child has a chronic illness, they will do whatever it takes to heal because the sadness in their parents’ eyes is too hard to bear.

Perhaps your child has a friend who is critically ill. Visiting that friend often will bring a realization to your child that people do become sick and sometimes die. They are confronted with their own mortality and begin to ask questions that often reflect a fear they will develop the same illness.

It is important, therefore, to talk to your kids about health issues. Be honest and above board (age appropriate, of course) in explaining a particular illness the child may be concerned about or heard about.

Kids who are chronically ill have an innate sense of how ill they really are. Most kids cope with illness better than adults. Their concern, more often than not, is not for themselves but for their parents. However, for those children who have never had the misfortune to become ill, it is important for them to understand that it does occur; that keeping in tune with their bodies is important in that it can alert them to any problems requiring medical attention.

This is not to say that parents have to constantly inform their kids of every illness that exists, leaving a child paranoid and afraid. A healthy conversation, especially with school-aged kids about the ramifications of smoking, drinking and drugs is important because it is part of our culture.

In addition, discussions about personal hygiene, including sex, should also be discussed and in a thoughtful and articulate manner. Children who are insecure or lack self-esteem may not care about their health. This is where parent intervention is needed. Helping a child cope with any health issue is a family matter and should be addressed with love and care.

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Numerous studies have found that eating right and eating healthy from a young age is the KEY to fighting off chronic diseases. Many of today’s chronic diseases such as heart disease, cancer and diabetes have a strong link to our diet and lifestyle.

What a child eats in an earlier age will build his/her health profile and risk factors to common diseases such as high blood cholesterol, high blood pressure, obesity, etc.. All these can lead to more serious diseases in adulthood.

Parents play a major role in cultivating healthy eating for their children. As a parent, your responsibility is to buy healthy groceries and serve nutritious food to your growing children.

Of course, it’s a lot easier said than done. Many parents say that they have no problem controlling their children’s diets at home, but once the kids are in school, it’s out of their control. In addition, children prefer to have good-tasting foods. For example, many kids feel that healthy foods are bland and tasteless, they prefer to eat fried foods because they taste good.

It takes time to cultivate a healthy eating habit for your kids, so starting from the young age with parents’ guidelines is the best solution.

Below is a sample meal plan for kids between 3-6 and 7-14 years old (click on the table to view more clearly).

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Raising Vegetarian Children - Is It Good For Them?

There are some debates that question the validity of vegetarian diets for young children, they point out a concern as to whether or not vegetarian children receive the appropriate nutrients they need on a daily basis. But the truth prevails, many studies have proven that vegetarians are least likely to develop diseases as opposed to their counterparts. In other words, it’s good to raise vegetarian children.

In addition, vegetarians exhibit lower rates of cardiovascular disease, obesity and specific types of cancers. All the appropriate nutrients required on the daily basis (such as protein and iron) can be consumed via whole grains, dried fruit and nuts. Parents can easily supplement their children’s diet with more fruits and green vegetables, tofu, legumes, dairy products, soy milk, juices, whole grain cereals rich in fiber, yogurt, cheese, and nuts. All of these components contribute to the daily vitamin intake necessary to maintain a healthy life. Eating vegetarian meals can encompass a complete nutritional diet.

In today technological advanced world, vegetarian lifestyle is more popular than ever before. We can see that problems concerning livestock and disease are on the rise. More and more families are actually switching to vegetarian to ensure their families’ health and well-being. All this healthy lifestyle can start from home, as adults choose to become vegetarians, it is often the case that children will follow suit. Living healthy is a habit that can be cultivated. Children will eat what is placed in front of them and are completely unaware of other alternatives. Thus, they may remain vegetarians throughout adulthood as well.

As long as children are given a daily dose of vitamins and minerals, parents will have no problem in raising healthy vegetarian children. In fact, with so many environmental issues we’re facing these days, being a vegetarian is probably the smartest way to keep your kids healthy and free from disease.

Click here to discover all the essential nutrients vegetarians need to know in order to live a healthy and vibrant lifestyle.

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