NANA SAYS SIT DOWN TO EAT YOUR FOOD

It is safer to sit and eat our food. What is it with children that want to run around and eat? With my little grandchildren, there is a spot at the kitchen table for them. Sit and eat. Sit and drink. Yet, before any time passes one gets up and walks around with the food. Back to the table! Fast forward! How many adults do we see every day- eating in their cars, walking and eating, working and eating! Is it about good manners or is there a real safety issue? Choking! People and children come into any hospital on any given day from a choking incident. Even with sitting and eating, it is still possible to choke on our food or drink. Jumping, running, walking or driving can increase the chances! How many times do you talk to someone on the phone that is chewing food in your ear? Well that is manners! You may want to choke the person yourself! Be a role model and sit to eat with any young children. Demonstrate what you preach! As we age it is more important to chew food well to reduce choking or aspiration incidents. Besides sitting and eating is a real social time. Spending time with loved ones at a table with food can be one of the most enjoyable times of the day!