As you know, children mirror their parent's attitudes and actions. You may not realize, however, how much your attitudes about food may be affecting your children. To get a sense of how your attitude might influence your children, examine your own behavior. Do you snack all day long? Do you eat in front of the TV? Do you eat whenever you are bored or under stress? Do you have sodas rather than milk with your meals? If you answered "yes" to more than a few of these questions, you are likely sending unhealthy messages to your child about food.

Here are some things you can do to help positively shape your child's body image, eating and activity habits: