Only one-third of parents think they are doing a good job helping kids eat healthy foods
Nearly all parents agree with the importance of healthy diets during childhood, according to a new national poll. But when it comes to their own homes, only a third of parents of children ages 4-18 are confident they are doing a good job shaping their child's eating habits. While a little more than half of parents polled believe their children eat mostly healthy, only one in six rate their children's diets as very nutritious , according to the University of Michigan C.S. Mott Children's Hospital National Poll on Children's Health. Meanwhile, about a fourth of parents say their child's eating is somewhat or not healthy at all. Common challenges get in the way: Price, picky eaters and convenience. "Most parents understand that they should provide healthy food for their children, but the reality of work schedules, children's activities and different food preferences can make meal preparation a hectic and frustrating experience," says poll co-direc...