Do you pay attention to what your senior eats?

[Anonymous]

My dd eats at home 95% of the time. She plans to be home for meals because she doesn't like fast food or spending money. Ds eats out maybe 3-4 times a week. It's a social thing for him. He will go for healthier options because he is health conscious and athletic. He knows it still isn't optimal. I don't tell them what to eat at this point and I feel like they have a good understanding of nutrition.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Of course I keep track of what my kids eat. My oldest is in college and has pre-diabetes (he's very thin and has no sweet tooth, it's likely genetic). He tries, but he needs reminders to watch his refined carb intake, and he needs reminders to exercise. My second is in high school, and cooks some of her meals when I'm not there. I check in to make sure it's not all carbs and fruit, and that she's included some protein and veggies. She's still learning.

What do the reminders to your college son look like?

We talk every week: I ask him how his nutrition and exercise plan are going. He's honest to a fault, and I never excoriate him, so even when he tells me he hasn't been doing so well, I don't get upset. But he does have regular bloodwork to do, and his doctor will also remind him to cut down on refined carbs, eat more protein and veggies (without sweet sauce) and increase his exercise. So between the three of us, we do our best.

[Anonymous]

I cook her meals so yes I pay attention. If she is late or not home for dinner, I’ll heat her up food. She eats 3 meals a day.