I've written about food in relation to families obesity and obesity.
I've written about parenting and about TV.
Here's a short post about all 3 topics.
Parents! You and the TV have an impact on what your child chooses to eat.
If you let your child know your opinion [and we hope it's to choose healthier food] your child is more likely to chose healthier food – even after seeing a TV ad for less healthy food.
BUT – if you are neutral – your child is more likely to choose the less healthy food.
Moral of the study? TV is powerful in influencing children's choices of foods – but – and this is important – parents – you have more clout than the TV if you give your kids your own input.
So watch that TV with your kids and let them know what YOU think about the commercials.
Thoughts? Comments? Thank you.