In a U.S. study of 595 children aged 8 to 10, half received special education on selecting more nutritious foods. Three years later, though junk foods still made up a third of their diets, the trained group was still making healthier choices. Dr. Elizabeth Nabel of the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute says kids who acquire better eating habits in adolescence can extend these into adulthood. Teach them the balance between “go foods” (wholesome foods for every day, such as oatmeal), “slow foods” (eats for a couple of times a week, like waffles) and “whoa foods” (once-in-a-while treats like donuts).
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