Why should we eat smaller amounts?
By eating smaller amounts you eat only the calories you need and avoid eating too much.
If you order a “supersized” portion you are more likely to eat or drink more.
Tips for eating smaller amounts.
Put the right amount of food on each person’s plate and leave the serving dish in the kitchen.
Eat dinner with your family.
Eat dinner sitting at the table and with the TV off.
Order half of the meal to go at restaurants.
Share a meal with someone else at restaurants.
Divide large packages into smaller baggies to make single servings.
Check the Nutrition Facts label and eat the right amount for 1 serving.
10 Habits of a Healthy Kid
Be physically active every day
Turn off the screens and live your life!
Eat smaller amounts
Drink water instead of soda or juice
Eat plenty of vegetables and some fruit every day
Eat less fast food
Snack on healthy foods
Switch to lowfat (1% or less) milk, cheese and yogurt
Get enough sleep
Do something healthy every day that makes you feel good
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