Tips to develop healthy eating habits in children

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1. Healthy eating habits for kids

By teaching your child healthy eating and modeling these behaviors in healthy eating yourself, you can help your child maintain a healthy weight and normal growth. In addition, the eating habits your child has as a child will help them maintain a healthy lifestyle as an adult.
The medical staff can assess your child's weight and height and explain the child's BMI and they will also explain to you if your child needs to lose or gain weight or if any other steps should be taken. any dietary changes.

2. A few important things to follow a healthy diet

Some of the most important aspects of healthy eating and portion control are cutting down on the amount of fat and sugar your child eats or drinks. Simple ways to reduce fat in your child's diet and gain healthy weight include:
Lean cuts of meat Whole grain breads and cereals Healthy snacks like fruits and vegetables

Also, reduce the amount of sugary and salted drinks in your child's diet. If you are unsure about how to choose and prepare a variety of foods for your family, consult a registered dietitian for nutritional advice.
It is important that you do not put your child(ren) who are overweight on a restrictive diet. Children should never be put on a restrictive diet to lose weight unless under medical supervision by a doctor.

3. Other approaches

What parents can do to develop healthy eating habits that help ensure nutrition for young children include:
Guiding your family's choices instead of acting on food habits in the family. Prepare a variety of healthy foods at home. This practice will help your child learn to make healthy food choices. Forgo the unhealthy for options like chips, soft drinks, and juices at the grocery store. Use water with meals. Encourage your child to eat slowly: Children can detect hunger and fullness better when they eat slowly. Before offering help or using a second serving, ask your child to wait at least 15 minutes to see if they are really hungry. This will give the brain time to record feelings of fullness. Also, the second feed should be much smaller than the first. And if possible, add more veggies at the second meal. Eat meals together as often as possible: Try to make mealtimes pleasant with conversation and sharing, not a time to relax. scold or argue. If mealtimes are uncomfortable, your child can try to eat faster to leave the table as soon as possible. They can then learn to associate eating with stress. Involve your child in grocery shopping and meal preparation: These activities will give you hints about your child's eating preferences, an opportunity to teach your child about nutrition and provide you feel successful. In addition, children may be more willing to eat or try foods that they help prepare. Plan snacks: Intermittent snacking can lead to overeating, but planned snacks at specific times of day can be part of a nutritious diet without make children lose their appetite during meals. Make snacks as nutritious as possible, and don't give your child chips or cookies infrequently, especially at parties or other social events. Healthy snacks within reach and at eye level.

Set some family goals. Perhaps limited desserts on weekends and soft drinks only on weekends. Make sure the water bottle is empty before dinner time. encourage hydration Stop eating meals or snacks while watching TV: Try to eat only in designated areas of the home, such as the dining room or kitchen. Eating in front of the TV can make it hard to notice how full you feel and can lead to overeating. Encourage your child to drink more water: Excessive consumption of sugary drinks and soft drinks has been linked to increased rates of childhood obesity. Try not to use food to punish or reward your child. Withholding food as punishment can make children worry that they won't have enough food. For example, putting children to bed without dinner can make them worry that they will be hungry. Therefore, children can try to eat whenever they get the chance. Likewise, when foods, such as sweets, are served as rewards, children may perceive these foods as better or more valuable than others. For example, telling children they will get dessert if they finish their vegetables sends the wrong message about vegetables. Make sure your child's meals outside of the home are balanced: Find out more about their school lunch program, or pack their lunch to include a variety of foods. Also, choose healthier options when dining at restaurants. Pay attention to serving sizes and ingredients. Read food labels and limit foods with trans fats. Also, make sure you serve the appropriate portion as indicated on the label.

Children in the period from 6 months to 3 years old are very susceptible to respiratory problems, respiratory infections, skin diseases and gastrointestinal infections... parents need special attention attention to the care and provision of adequate nutrition for children. \
Children who do not eat properly are at risk of micro-mineral deficiency causing anorexia, growth retardation, malabsorption,... If they notice the above signs, parents should supplement their children with products. Support products containing lysine, essential micro-minerals and vitamins such as zinc, chromium, selenium, B vitamins to help fully meet the nutritional needs of children. At the same time, these essential vitamins also support digestion, enhance nutrient absorption, help improve anorexia, and help children eat well.
Parents can learn more:
Signs of zinc deficiency in children
Micronutrient deficiency and failure to gain weight in children
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Reference sources: babycenter.com, webmd.com