Modeling Good Habits

Most of us, as parents, understand that the habits of nutrition that we teach our children will be the building blocks they have for life. Nutrition is the key to a life of success, not only in athletics but overall. However, even with the food pyramid, nutrition can be complex. Here are some tips to help you get through the maze of good nutrition.

First and foremost, a diet is what you eat and how you eat it. Your everyday eating, whether it’s healthy or unhealthy, is your diet. Diet is a noun, not a verb. Your kids will follow your lead. Recently, I asked my child what she wanted for…