You and Your Health
Health Tip: Dealing With a Picky Eater
Photo: Suggestions to help ensure that your child gets all necessary nutrients.
Suggestions to help ensure that your child gets all necessary nutrients
It may be difficult to ensure that a finicky toddler is getting all necessary nutrients. Experts say parents should be persistent in offering a variety of healthy foods.
The American Academy of Pediatrics offers these suggestions for parents of picky eaters:
* Add nonfat dry milk to soup, or sneak grated veggies into homemade muffins, breads or lasagna.
* Serve your child’s favorite foods along with things that have been refused before.
* Let your child help prepare meals.
* Make sure food is visually appealing with unique shapes.
* Eat a variety of healthy foods yourself to set a good example for your child.
* Schedule regular family meals together.
