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#EatKit Archives September 2012 Raising healthy eating kids

We believe that it's important to invest in innovative ways to raise happy, healthy eating kids. Unfortunately research shows many of today's younger generation are overweight, yet undernourished. Read more: http://foodwatch.com.au/blog/handy-s#Eatkit background on Foodwatch at http://ow.ly/dPgwR.

  1. Please note that Storify is not always a complete archive and we edit slightly for brevity and ease of reading. We do not include Retweets.
  2. EmmaStirling
    Emma Stirling@EmmaStirling
    We welcome all the parents and carers of young kids – you hold the secrets to success #eatkit
    Wed, Sep 19 2012 04:01:58
  3. Here was our first question: Q1: Many of today's kids are overweight but undernourished. What do they need to eat more or less of?
  4. MelissaCarmody
    Melissa Carmody@MelissaCarmody
    A1 Eat more family meals at the dinner table #eatkit
    Wed, Sep 19 2012 04:08:42
  5. nutritionpanel
    The Nutrition Panel@nutritionpanel
    A1. More of omega-3 sources like fish! (not so much the chewable candy) theconversation.edu.au/half-of-austra… #eatkit
    Wed, Sep 19 2012 04:09:42
  6. LFultonKeats
    Louise Fulton Keats@LFultonKeats
    A1. More VARIETY - gives more exposure to diff nutrients and helps build that all-important familiarity for a range of diff foods #eatkit
    Wed, Sep 19 2012 04:10:13
  7. LFultonKeats
    Louise Fulton Keats@LFultonKeats
    A1. More VARIETY - gives more exposure to diff nutrients and helps build that all-important familiarity for a range of diff foods #eatkit
    Wed, Sep 19 2012 04:10:13
  8. EmmaStirling
    Emma Stirling@EmmaStirling
    My summary post on tips for raising healthy eating kids: scoopnutrition.com/2012/09/a-food… #eatkit as busy moderating!
    Wed, Sep 19 2012 04:10:16
  9. EmmaStirling
    Emma Stirling@EmmaStirling
    My summary post on tips for raising healthy eating kids: scoopnutrition.com/2012/09/a-food… #eatkit as busy moderating!
    Wed, Sep 19 2012 04:10:16
  10. HAEScoach
    Kerry@HAEScoach
    Q1. When I look after niece and nephew and others they expect takeaway meals as the norm. Instead we cook and eat - more fun #eatkit
    Wed, Sep 19 2012 04:10:26
  11. familyfoodworks
    Eve Reed@familyfoodworks
    A1 More core foods and less processed foods #eatkit
    Wed, Sep 19 2012 04:11:27
  12. DrRoxP
    Roxanne Portolesi@DrRoxP
    a1: research shows hot, chips, cakes, muffins, icecream, pies and chocolate makes up over 40% of children's daily energy #Eatkit
    Wed, Sep 19 2012 04:11:27
  13. AnaHourdas
    Anastasia Hourdas@AnaHourdas
    A1: Less soft drinks available in the fridge, more time cooking with parents (more likely to try their own creations :) #eatkit
    Wed, Sep 19 2012 04:13:30
  14. nutritionpanel
    The Nutrition Panel@nutritionpanel
    A1. Less juices more fresh fruit= less calories/more fibre #eatkit
    Wed, Sep 19 2012 04:14:15
  15. nutritionpanel
    The Nutrition Panel@nutritionpanel
    A1. Less juices more fresh fruit= less calories/more fibre #eatkit
    Wed, Sep 19 2012 04:14:15
  16. BeachesNutritn
    Louise Perkins@BeachesNutritn
    A1: Less salt! It is so hard to find good food for kids that is low in salt if you don't make it yourself. #eatkit #EATKIT
    Wed, Sep 19 2012 04:14:49
  17. Next Emma posed our second question: Q2: What are the key barriers to getting kids to eat healthily?
  18. EmmaStirling
    Emma Stirling@EmmaStirling
    Q2: What are the key barriers to getting kids to eat healthily? #eatkit
    Wed, Sep 19 2012 04:13:52
  19. nutritionpanel
    The Nutrition Panel@nutritionpanel
    A2.The chocolates at the checkout. Lots of tantrums happen here! #eatkit
    Wed, Sep 19 2012 04:15:02
  20. MelissaCarmody
    Melissa Carmody@MelissaCarmody
    A2 Not having role models who show what healthy eating is #eatkit
    Wed, Sep 19 2012 04:15:45
  21. Alexx_Stuart
    Alexx @Alexx_Stuart
    @EmmaStirling We must stop calling processed foods 'treats'. There is nothing treat like about additives & preservatives #eatkit
    Wed, Sep 19 2012 04:15:48
  22. Wholesome_Cook
    MartynaWholesomeCook@Wholesome_Cook
    A2: Lack of time and knowledge: parents having grown up on convenience foods. #eatkit
    Wed, Sep 19 2012 04:15:54
  23. Wholesome_Cook
    MartynaWholesomeCook@Wholesome_Cook
    A2 But snacking on cherry tomatoes can be as easy and convenient as snacking on a pkt of chips #eatkit
    Wed, Sep 19 2012 04:16:25
  24. NutritionArtist
    Michelle J. Kwan@NutritionArtist
    @HAEScoach #eatkit people are so busy these days. The value of work precedes fun & play; values have been shifted to focus on work & profit
    Wed, Sep 19 2012 04:16:28
  25. KarmstrongKurt
    kurt armstrong@KarmstrongKurt
    A2 - kids changing habits and learning about new foods, convenience, advertising.#eatkit
    Wed, Sep 19 2012 04:16:33

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