Define Formation of healthy food habit - combat from obesity?
Discarding faulty habits as early as possible. Most food habits formed at this age are for a life time. Special counseling for fixed meal pattern, don't skip breakfast, many a packed lunch, modify cooking for low fat, avoid fried foods and sweets on a regular basis, judicious food selection when eating out and avoid eating out are usual tips. Junk food and nibbling should be avoided. However, weight loss diet should be strictly avoided as it may impede growth. 'Eat plenty, work out plenty' is more apt as eating plenty will provide much needed nutrients needed for growth.