We are born with bodies that tell us how much we need to eat. We can support our children to maintain this skill. If we focus on helping our children and teens maintain a healthy relationship with food, nutrition often falls into place.
- Offer regular meals and snacks.
- Trust your child to know how much to eat.
- Eat together as a family whenever possible. Let mealtime be about connection.
- Give your children the opportunity to be exposed to a variety of nutritious foods regularly. Some children are more selective than others and will take longer to learn to eat a greater variety of foods.
- Help older children learn how to prepare meals and snacks.
- Support teens to learn how to plan meals and snacks for themselves. Learn about what nutrients to add to help make a more balanced meal rather than focusing on what to take away.