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Previously, we gave you some tips to keep children away from junk food. This time we will continue to deepen the relationship between the smallest and junk food. We give you some ideas for minimize the negative effects these foods have on the health of children. Do not drag your child every time you pass a McDonald’s and ask for hamburgers. From now on we will try to implement other alternatives that are probably more useful.

We know that fast food is not healthy for children. Anyway, if we refuse flatly to the order of children is likely to reinforce their desire and insist still more. So we can give them the freedom to eat junk food at times limited. However, bear in mind: this must be accompanied by a healthy diet the rest of the time. The important thing is that as parents try to convince kids that this is an unhealthy practice.

First limits the amount of times your child eats junk food. Make it clear that when we speak of “junk food” also includes colas. These are high in sugar and are not really healthy. However, instead of strictly forbid you drink it; we can give the opportunity to do so once a week. This way they can choose when to do it and feel they have some control over your diet.

Send lunch to children is a good idea. Anyway occasionally children will need a change. That’s why as parents we allow occasional children eat in the school lunchroom. They can choose what day of the week. We may also check the menu with them and know when to serve their favorite food.

In cases where kids eat fast food (which will happen sometime) we must ensure it is in large quantities. In addition, we ask milk or orange juice instead of cola. A glass of water could also serve as a healthy drink.