Use these practical tips to help your children eat well:
Shut out the noise
Put away all distractions that may take the child’s attention from the meal. Turn off that cartoon and electronic device
Sit to eat
Ensure kids have a designated spot at the dinning table and make sure they are comfortably seated during meals
Serve smaller portions
Do not compare the quantity an adult can eat to that of a child. More servings can be added as the child requests
Limit snacking
Discourage frequent snacking during the day to ensure that kids get more meals than snacks
Be timely
Don’t serve dinner too late or close to bedtime: this ensures your child is fully awake and involved in mealtime
Be realistic
Do not insist on non beneficial meal time rules.
A common example is insisting that the child eats up all the food before their meat or protein.
This can be discouraging and may eventually deprive the child of getting the protein their body really needs to grow
Be open minded
Keep an open mind and have an encouraging demeanor. A child may perceive a mother’s frown during feeding to mean the food is not tasty or worth a try.
Explore
Be willing to explore different types of food to find your child’s favorite. Try to make the identified favorite as balanced and colorful as possible by adding other food groups(especially vegetables)