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10 Unhealthy Foods for Children

Children are always trying to eat whatever they can find. Often, we let them. We want them to enjoy their food and enjoy the moment, whether it is with their friends or at the dinner table. But some foods are far less healthy than others. Sometimes, we need to monitor what are child is eating to ensure that they are not only healthy but develop healthy patterns. We need to be mindful of unhealthy foods for children.

Nutrition for children is essential for proper growth, health, and Mental and Physical Fitness. Unhealthy foods for children is a prime area for commercials, marketing, Television, Movies, and more.

Often, children are allowed to eat more unhealthy foods, because we believe they are growing and they are getting enough exercise. But, more often than not, this is an untruth. Weight gain, lack of fitness, increasing BMI, and other conditions can affect children as often as adults.

Fast food, schools, and parents are improving their views on the importance of nutritional meals regarding unhealthy foods for children.

Let’s take a look at several foods that need to be given in moderation. None of the following foods needs to be completely avoided but closely monitored.

Let’s Take a Look at Some Unhealthy Foods:

1.) Chips – Potato chips are easy and accessible and are often a lunchtime option.

2.) Soda – Parents who drink soda often have children who ask – sometimes it is hard to say no.

3.) Sugar Cereals – This is an empty calorie landslide with little nutritional value – some mandated vitamins are placed within, this only helps minimally.

4.) French Fries – Whether at a restaurant or going through a drive-through, some parents are choosing other options – but fries still are one of the most common foods for children [and adults].

5.) Toaster Pastries – Fruit is largely lacking in these processed foods with a large number of fats.

6.) Doughnuts – Often convenience is a parent’s goal and little is more convenient than a doughnut either pre-packaged or bought from a bakery. A high-calorie breakfast with little nutritional value is the only thing found.

7.) Greasy Foods – Unfortunately, this could be a list in of itself; hamburgers, chicken, chicken nuggets, fish, all fried or packaged around grease to improve the taste and limit the nutritional value

8.) Candy – Often overlooked as a food group, but for children and some parents it often can be #1. Holidays, birthdays, parties, and any other excuse to allow candy is almost never missed.

9.) Ice Cream and Cakes – Goes hand in hand for birthday parties or otherwise. Low sugar, low fat, and small portions can help curb these problems

10.) Fruit Juices – Very low nutritional value but often mistaken for a good choice other than cool-aid or soda. The trick is many have very little natural fruit, but this can be deceiving.

What Did Not Make the List?

In your opinion – what are other foods that should have made the list. Send us a comment and let us know.