Being a parent 9.3.2020 01:30 pm

Both parents should set an example to encourage children to eat fruit and vegetables

In terms of nutrition, parents are the ultimate role model for their children, and their influence has even more impact when they both set an example, a recent Finnish research study suggests.

In terms of nutrition, parents are the ultimate role model for their children, and their influence has even more impact when they both set an example, a recent Finnish research study suggests.

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