One of the important things you can do for your children is assist them to create healthy eating habits. That is something they can take with them for life, and we all know one of the keys to lasting health for a life time is a sound eating plan. All of us, including you and your kids, see ads all around us for foods that do not have your health as a prime concern. Of course it is impossible to protect them from such unhealthy messages. The clear solution is to help them create a solid foundation so they know what to avoid simply because it is not good for them. You can strongly influence them by making available nutritious foods and snacks so they will form the right practices. Then, simply talk to them about food when it is best suited, and show them all about it and let them understand how important it is and will continue to be.