Healthy lifestyles for children and adults are very similar, and include habits like getting enough sleep, being physically active, getting enough of essential nutrients, and maintaining a healthy weight.

Because helping children establish health-promoting habits is important to their childhood development and long-term health, parents are often encouraged to be good "role models" for their children. Being a good role model means showing children by your actions what you value - like being physically active and eating a well-balanced diet.

When it comes to beverages, being a role model can include making decisions like:

• What beverages you stock in the family refrigerator
• What beverages you offer children at meals, snacks and between meals
• What portion sizes you offer children
• And even what beverages and portion sizes you choose for yourself