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Most people view cartoons and games as a simple source of entertainment for children. These can keep children entertained for hours on end.
However, they can also provide some great added benefits that a lot of us fail to realise. One crucial benefit is associated with the positive impact that cartoons can have on children’s eating habits. This is highly important especially as the problem of obesity is well documented in the UK. There has been more and more attention paid to promoting a healthy lifestyle within children nowadays. And, cartoons can help to do this. This is because there are many popular cartoons that have positive messages regarding healthy eating and maintain a healthy lifestyle. You can read on to discover what these are.
Healthy snacks can be yummy
When you think of food associated with child cartoons you instantly cast your mind to Scooby Doo and his Scooby snacks. Whenever a mystery is solved Scooby Doo gets to indulge in some tasty treats. The great thing about Scooby snacks is that they appear healthy. They are based in a box similar looking to a cereal box. Moreover, they have a biscuit-like appearance. Obviously they are dog snacks; nevertheless, they showcase the benefits of healthy treats. They make Scooby Doo appear happier and more energetic.
Treats are a rarity and a reward
Cartoons showcase how treats, such as sweets and chocolates, can only be consumed on occasion. Parents give children snacks and treats when they have been well behaved and cartoons can help children to understand this notion a lot better. Once again, this is another concept shown via Scooby Doo. After all, Scooby Doo only gets to eat his Scooby snacks when he has solved a mystery or he has done well. You can also use this to educate your child if you have a pet. Your child will understand that too many treats aren’t good and that nutriment dog food is important. It is not just about showing them their own healthy habits.
The importance of cooking and making meals from scratch
There are several cartoon shows whereby the characters are involved in cooking. For instance, there is SpongeBob SquarePants and this is based around a burger restaurant whereby Crabby Patties are sold. You can see them being cooked in the kitchen from scratch and containing yummy salad as well. Moreover, there is a show called Chowder. This follows the main character that has dreams of becoming a top chef. You get to follow him as he carries out his apprenticeship in a restaurant. Shows like this are more likely to get children interested in cooking. Furthermore, they display how important it is to eat home cooked meals and how scrumptious they can be as well.
You may not have thought that various cartoons could have benefits that are related to healthy eating and maintaining a good lifestyle. Nevertheless, as you can see by the points mentioned, there are advantages to be entailed and thus cartoons can help you to sort out your child’s food habits.