Posts Tagged ‘snacks’

How To Get My Child Eat Healthy Meals?

Tuesday, November 10th, 2009

“I am a working mother of a 4-year-old boy, Craig. He is taken care by a nanny when I go to work. However, I find it very difficult to make him eat regular healthy meals especially the dinners. “    Sue, 37 years old

 

Dr. Stork says: Check whether your child has been eating high-sugar or other calorie-rich snacks food (eg sweets, potato chips and carbonated drinks) through the day. If so, it is no wonder he is feeling full. It also helps to check when the last snack was taken; snacks should not be allowed less than 1.5 – 2  hours before a main healthy meal.

 

Get more detail information on good eating habits for your child at Healthy Eating Habits for Children Nutritional Health

My Child Has Quirky Taste

Wednesday, July 29th, 2009

“Sam is 26 months old now, he wants to eat only one type of food. I’ve tried giving him different types of food and snacks but he just refused.”  Amy, 28 years old

 

Dr. Stork says: Some children may have ‘food jags’, a term commonly referred to the stubborn insistence on eating only a certain type of food. In fact, ‘food jags’ is common in many young children and there is no need to be alarmed. Try coaxing or persuading your child to eat something from each of the major food groups as depicted in the Pyramid Food Guide. Also, remember that teasing has been found to be an ineffective way to succeed.

 

More related sites:

Child Health and Well-Being

Healthy Recipes for Children