Daily News – Staff Writer
“Parents play an important role as guide and coach for children as they make choices about eating. This March, recognize National Nutrition Month by taking steps to improve eating habits for the whole family. Research shows that children who eat a well-balanced diet and exercise regularly are likely to perform better in school, feel better about themselves, cope with stress effectively and better regulate their emotions. They also have higher self-esteem and are less prone to developing anxiety and depression. Additionally, establishing healthy eating habits early in life can lead to long term healthy behaviors in adulthood…Psychologists can help parents implement strategies to guide their children in the process of developing life-long healthy behaviors.”(more)