“The best way to maintain a healthy weight is to make healthy food choices every day,” says Mary L. Gavin (3). This is no secret, everyone knows this information but doesn't use it with their children. The more energy they have, the more active they will be. Which will also regulate their body weight. Be careful when talking about weight because if you talk negatively about your weight or point out another person's bad eating habits and link them to being overweight, they may start to think that food in general is bad and this is a way to trigger eating disorders. Show them portion control and healthy snacks when they are active and just sitting around the house. Children and teenagers need more energy, so they will want to do more outdoor activities and energy starts with the food they eat