How to encourage healthy eating habits during the holidays
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The festivities and treats of the holiday season can make it difficult for your child to maintain good eating habits that he or she might have established earlier in the year. On average, people gain 1-3 pounds during the six weeks from Thanksgiving to New Year’s Day. While this may seem insignificant, extra pounds can add up over time and eventually lead to health issues such as:
High blood pressure
High cholesterol
High triglycerides (fats traveling in the blood)
Increase in blood sugar
Increase in insulin levels
Diabetes
If your child reverts to unhealthy eating habits during the holidays, it can be challenging for him or her to get back to good food choices again in the new year. Making sure that you and your child continue to practice healthy behaviors throughout the holidays will help ensure that your family's health stays in top shape year-round.