play detective in the cereal aisle
Show kids how to find the amount of total sugars in various cereals. Challenge them to compare cereals they like and select the one with the lowest amount of sugar.
make treats “treats,”
not everyday foods Treats are great once in a while. Just don’t make treat foods an everyday thing. Limit sweet treats to special occasions.
if kids don’t eat their meal, they
don’t need sweet “extras” Keep in mind that candy or cookies should not replace foods that are not eaten at meal time.
Limit the amount of foods and beverages with added sugars your kids eat and drink. If you don't buy them, your kids won't get them very often. Sweet treats and sugary drinks have a lot of calories but few nutrients. Most added sugars come from sodas, sports drinks, energy drinks, juice drinks, cakes, cookies, ice cream, candy, and other desserts.