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<\/p>\nSometimes a family member or friend needs encouragement to make a healthy change. Try these tips to start a conversation about eating\u00a0healthy.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
\nSay why eating healthy is important.<\/h2>\n
Say why eating healthy is important.<\/h2>\n\n- \u201cYour health is important to me. I care about you and want you to live a healthy\u00a0life.\u201d<\/li>\n
- \u201cA healthy diet can help protect you from high blood pressure, diabetes, heart disease, bone loss, and some types of cancer.\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Talk about small steps.<\/h2>\n\n- \u201cLittle changes \u2013\u00a0like drinking water instead of regular soda,\u00a0and eating more vegetables and fruits \u2013\u00a0can make a\u00a0difference in your health.\u201d<\/li>\n
- “How about replacing regular cheese with low-fat cheese in your favorite recipes?”<\/li>\n
- “Try eating fresh fruit \u2013\u00a0or fruit canned in 100% juice \u2013\u00a0for dessert instead of sweets.”<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Take the lead. Do it together.<\/h2>\n\n- \u201cThere are simple things we can do, like trying oatmeal or whole-grain cereal for breakfast.\u201d<\/li>\n
- \u201cLet\u2019s go grocery shopping together for healthy foods.\u201d<\/li>\n
- \u201cLet\u2019s try to cook and enjoy a healthy meal together at least twice a week.\u201d<\/li>\n
- \u201cLet\u2019s try eating at least 2 vegetables with dinner.\u201d<\/li>\n
- \u201cNext time we go out to eat, let\u2019s share a meal. Or we can each order our own, but only eat half. We\u2019ll save the other half for lunch the next day.\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Offer to help.<\/h2>\n\n- \u201cHow can I help you eat healthy?\u201d<\/li>\n
- \u201cWhat is the hardest thing about eating healthy? What can I do to support you?\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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Talk about small steps.<\/h2>\n\n- \u201cLittle changes \u2013\u00a0like drinking water instead of regular soda,\u00a0and eating more vegetables and fruits \u2013\u00a0can make a\u00a0difference in your health.\u201d<\/li>\n
- “How about replacing regular cheese with low-fat cheese in your favorite recipes?”<\/li>\n
- “Try eating fresh fruit \u2013\u00a0or fruit canned in 100% juice \u2013\u00a0for dessert instead of sweets.”<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Take the lead. Do it together.<\/h2>\n\n- \u201cThere are simple things we can do, like trying oatmeal or whole-grain cereal for breakfast.\u201d<\/li>\n
- \u201cLet\u2019s go grocery shopping together for healthy foods.\u201d<\/li>\n
- \u201cLet\u2019s try to cook and enjoy a healthy meal together at least twice a week.\u201d<\/li>\n
- \u201cLet\u2019s try eating at least 2 vegetables with dinner.\u201d<\/li>\n
- \u201cNext time we go out to eat, let\u2019s share a meal. Or we can each order our own, but only eat half. We\u2019ll save the other half for lunch the next day.\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Offer to help.<\/h2>\n\n- \u201cHow can I help you eat healthy?\u201d<\/li>\n
- \u201cWhat is the hardest thing about eating healthy? What can I do to support you?\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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Take the lead. Do it together.<\/h2>\n\n- \u201cThere are simple things we can do, like trying oatmeal or whole-grain cereal for breakfast.\u201d<\/li>\n
- \u201cLet\u2019s go grocery shopping together for healthy foods.\u201d<\/li>\n
- \u201cLet\u2019s try to cook and enjoy a healthy meal together at least twice a week.\u201d<\/li>\n
- \u201cLet\u2019s try eating at least 2 vegetables with dinner.\u201d<\/li>\n
- \u201cNext time we go out to eat, let\u2019s share a meal. Or we can each order our own, but only eat half. We\u2019ll save the other half for lunch the next day.\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Offer to help.<\/h2>\n\n- \u201cHow can I help you eat healthy?\u201d<\/li>\n
- \u201cWhat is the hardest thing about eating healthy? What can I do to support you?\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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Offer to help.<\/h2>\n\n- \u201cHow can I help you eat healthy?\u201d<\/li>\n
- \u201cWhat is the hardest thing about eating healthy? What can I do to support you?\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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