:::HEALTHY TIPS FOR DIABETES PREVENTION IN CHILDREN

- Young children naturally listen to their bodies, so when your child says he’s full, don’t force him to eat. This can help instill a life-long healthy habit.

- Emphasize healthful choices rather than restrictive choices

- Eat more meals together as a family

- Encourage your child to exercise

- Encourage you child to eat foods high in fiber

- Serve food with less fats, substitute good fat for bad fat

- Help your child maintain a healthy weight by providing regular meal patterns

- Stay away from fast foods and high calorie beverages

- Turn off that TV and get moving!