First lady offers healthy eating tips
February 27, 2014 | 06:24 PM
First Lady Michelle Obama, who is celebrating the fourth anniversary of her “Let’s Move” initiative, said Wednesday she was excited by the Centers for Disease Control study out this week that shows the rates of obesity are beginning to decline among children ages 2 to 5, and offered “four simple tips for parents who are working hard to keep their kids healthy:”
- If you can breastfeed, breastfeed.
- Fill half your kids’ plates with fruits and vegetables.
- Serve your kids only water or low-fat milk.
- Make sure your kids get at least 60 minutes of active play every day.