The food that kids consume at an early age is a huge factor in determining their health later on in life. Studies have shown that the food choices children will make when they are older are shaped largely by those foods that children consume when they are younger.

With increasing awareness of health issues, some parents are reducing the amount of sugar treats and instead adding non-edible gifts and toys as basket stuffers.

With that in mind, here are some WebMD expert tips to make your child’s Easter a little healthier, but just as fun-filled:

Researchers at the British Paediatric Surveillance Unit estimated that 3.5 children in every 100,000 in the UK are treated for an eating disorder, including anorexia, bulimia and binge eating.

Adults aren’t the only ones who have to keep track of liquid calories, children do too, especially if they are prone to weight problems. Parents should be monitoring (as best they can) the amount of pop and sugary drinks kids intake each day, and that includes fruit juice as well. An Australian study puts the spotlight on this issue.