Understanding the reasons for exercising is an important part of Body By Brandy 4 Kidz programs. Your body is your business, which means no one else can take it in for maintenance. Exercise at the gym and a balanced diet will greatly reduce the risk of future health problems for you and your family. Nutrition is an important part in helping to stop weight problems from getting out of control, so here are some simple tips to get you on the right track:

Body By Brandy 4 Kidz Simple Nutrition Tips:

	Restrict soda and sugar sweetened sports and fruit drinks. Instead, drink water and three to four servings a day of fat-free/skim or 1% milk.
	Try not to use food as a reward when encouraging kids to eat. Promising dessert to a child for eating vegetables, for example, sends the message that vegetables are less valuable than dessert. Kids learn to dislike foods they think are less valuable.
	Start with small servings and let your child ask for more if he or she is still hungry. It is up to you to provide your child with healthy meals and snacks, but your child should be allowed to choose how much food he or she will eat.
	• Eat breakfast every day. Skipping breakfast can leave your child hungry, tired, and looking for less healthy foods later in the day.