Comments on: Tips for Avoiding Obesity in Kids

By: Ben

Ben — Sat, 03 Feb 2007 11:00:23 +0000

With my two boys, 4 & 2 respectively I always dilute any fruit juice that they have by 50% by adding filtered water.

By: patti @ strollerderby

patti @ strollerderby — Sat, 20 Jan 2007 01:24:40 +0000

I have similar rules to live by, although I’m skeptical of low-fat foods–I usually just try to serve less fatty foods and more vegetables, so I can enjoy the full flavor of a smaller amount of fat. I’m hoping my kids grow up just understanding moderation.

Great post.

By: Blaine Moore

Blaine Moore — Thu, 18 Jan 2007 14:28:21 +0000

When I was growing up, I drank fresh whole farm milk rather than skim milk. I didn’t start drinking skim until I became lactose intolerant after being sick as an adult.

As for fast food, I would think that once a week would be a bit excessive. I am lucky in that I live in an area where there are delis and local butcher shops all over the place; getting a fresh sandwich at a deli where they slice the meat right there is much better for you than getting something fried and loaded with salt. It tends to be cheaper, too.

Starches are all right as long as you are physically active. I eat a lot of starches, but I tend to be more physically active than the average person (or kid).