Research shows that parents need to better educate their children on healthy eating::

A study published in the Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health shows that children are less likely to take after their parents when it comes to eating habits.

The research revealed that young people’s eating patterns can be influenced by many factors. In a previous report, the home environment was found to be closely related to food preferences, that may no longer be the case.

The local food environment, peer influence, government guidelines and policies that regulate school meals are among the major influences children face when forming their diet. Researchers suggest that parents need to exhibit better control over what their kids consume in order to teach them healthy eating habits.

Findings of this study will help enhance our understanding of the factors that may affect children\'s dietary intake patterns and provide useful insights for developing effective intervention programs to promote healthy eating in young people, said May A. Beydoun, co-author of the review.

Diets rich in whole grains, fruits, vegetables and lean proteins can be a great way to help children learn how to form healthy eating habits. These foods are full of essential nutrients that are required to help prevent ailments such as diabetes, obesity and heart disease.