Eating Out With Kids

Eating Out With Kids

May 13, 2008

Whether it’s part of your busy lifestyle or a special treat for the family, eating restaurant meals with your kids can be both a healthful and pleasant experience.

  • Choose a restaurant that caters to children with healthier children’s menus.
  • Order kids plain foods with sauce on the side.
  • Substitute healthier “sides”: carrots or apple slices for fries.
  • Choose two or three suitable menu items, then let your child pick one; let the child place the order if he or she wants.
  • Let kids order familiar favorites when they eat out. For new foods, offer a bite or two from your order.

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