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The Nag Factor: How Marketers Use Kids To Sell Junk Food

I took my 4-year-old to the grocery store yesterday for our regular semi-weekly trip. He rode in a plastic race-car cart and mostly talked to himself or made various vocal observations about how long the trip was taking (ahem). But when we got to the cereal aisle, he was suddenly completely engaged. (You know where this is going, dont you?) Mom! Stop! I want that! Go back! See that one! LETS GET THAT! he shrieked giddily.

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High Calorie Toddler Foods

If you’ve got a finicky eater on your hands, you may be worried that she’s not getting enough calories. It’s normal for children to go through phases with their food, only wanting to eat certain foods. As a parent, though, you should carefully plan her meals to ensure that she gets as much nutrition as possible, even if she has a limited number of foods she enjoys.

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Healthy Foods to Eat for Teens

Many of the foods that teens turn to when their stomachs start to rumble aren’t the healthiest. Instead of allowing your teen to tend to his hunger with junk foods, encourage him to fill his stomach with healthier options. By doing so, you can likely decrease his risks of becoming one of the many teens who struggles with weight and help him build healthy eating habits that will guide him throughout his life.