KNWA - Most parents say they know the importance of nutrition, but only one-third think they're doing a good job at helping kids eat healthy.
A new University of Michigan poll found half of parents believe their children eat mostly healthy, but only one in six consider their kids' diets to be very nutritious. One in five parents don't think it's important to limit junk food. Experts say price, picky eating and convenience are the most common reasons that kids develop unhealthy eating habits.
For those adults hoping to keep the pounds off, health experts say maintaining the weight you want could be as easy as a few phone calls. Researchers at the University of Wisconsin looked at two groups over a 56 week period. One group had consistent follow-up phone calls and visits with dietitians, the other group did not. The group that kept in touch did better in keeping the weight off. The group that did not keep in touch put on more than five pounds on average.
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