How to Talk 

"Nutrition" to Kids

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How to Talk Nutrition to Kids

 

  • Involve kids actively in food preparation

  • Make it fun (especially boys)

  • Make it hands on

  • Let it feel a bit rebellious

  • Play the right music

  • Include everyone

  • Have older kids help communicate messages

  • Break it into small steps

  • Make clear the beginning first step

  • Make it simple and straightforward

  • Build trust

  • Make emotional connections

  • Recognize effort

  • Praise progress (not perfection)

  • Don't compare

  • Build confidence

  • Connect kids to support and good information

  • Don't talk down

  • Present information creatively

  • Offer choices

  • Make it pertain to kid's real life

  • Inspire more than inform

* Adapted from International Food and Information Council (IFIC) focus groups 2000

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