Health Tip: Help Teens Learn to Read Food Labels

Many teens are just starting to figure out how to make healthy food choices. This is a great time for parents to help them learn how to read food labels.

The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics suggests that parents:

Teach teens to focus on choosing foods that are high in fiber and protein, and low in sugar and salt.
Remind teens about limiting meals to appropriate portion sizes.
Discuss how packaging can be misleading, and how to avoid unhealthy fare.
Suggest electronic apps that focus on getting enough nutrients in every meal and snack.

Source: HealthDay