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[quote=Anonymous]I have two young boys, and I try to do my best to talk about the benefits of eating healthy foods like lean protein, fruits and vegis, and  limiting intake of sweets and other foods that have no nutritional value.  I eat a healthy diet and exercise regularly, and I stress to them that I do it to be strong and healthy and because I love it, not because I hate my body or because I’m trying to change the way I look.  I try to lead by example and to model healthy behaviors for them, and I am VERY careful to do so in a positive way that does not include any messages of self-loathing.  My oldest is only five, and so far, he definitely hasn’t made the connection that skinny = good and fat = bad, so I’m very glad about that.  My kids are really young, but my goal is to continue educating them on the benefits of eating healthy and getting regular exercise, and leading by example.  They love to help in the kitchen and I let them get involved by helping me season the salmon, crack the eggs, etc.   I hope to build upon this so that by the time they are young adults, they know how to cook a wide variety of healthy meals they enjoy, so that they can do it for themselves when they are on their own.  Ultimately, they will be responsible for the choices they make, and I hope that modeling healthy behaviors at home will influence their decisions going forward.  [/quote]

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