Children’s Eating Habits and Nutrition
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Toddler’s appetite decreases, so weight gain slows
“Picky eaters!” Over time, toddlers will meet their food needs
Self feeding is important
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Adults must provide food that is nutrient dense
Offer nutritious foods first, so they fill up on them (not vice versa)
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Avoid adding salt or sugar Introduce foods in intervals (every 3
days) Mash or cut foods Giving them choice or having them “help” willMake them more likely to eat it
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Avoid popcorn, grapes, peanut butter, hotdogs, raw carrots small and hard candies
What do you do if they are coughing? What if they aren’t breathing?
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Children’s meals should be at the same time every day
Do not force them to eat foods they don’t like
Good habits begin early!
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Small child= small tummy! Do not expect a small child to eat as much food as a grown up!
Eat the RAINBOW!- large variety of foods!