Make sure kids eat a healthy diet. Encouraging your kids to eat low-fat, nutrient-rich foods - like whole-grain cereals and breads, fruits, vegetables, dairy products, and lean proteins - can help prevent excessive weight gain, a major risk factor for type 2 diabetes.
Limit sugary foods and beverages. Consuming lots of sugar-filled foods and beverages - like sodas, juices, and iced teas - can lead to excessive weight gain.
Encourage lots of physical activity. Staying active and limiting the time spent in sedentary activities - like watching TV, being online, or playing video or computer games - can help reduce the risk of weight gain and help prevent the onset of type 2 diabetes. Being active can be as simple as walking the dog or mowing the lawn. Try to do something that gets you and your kids moving every day.