Put healthy foods in front of them, and then just let them eat, rather than nagging. You want to avoid power struggles over food at all costs. Don t use bribes. If you offer something in exchange for eating a particular food, you are suggesting that this is a bad food. Set a good example by eating a variety of healthy foods yourself Don t be unrealistic about how much food a child will eat.
Children s serving sizes are smaller than adults.
For smaller children, you can also go with the lower number of servings recommended by Canada s Food Guide Don t worry. Generally children will not starve themselves. If you make good food available and limit unhealthy snacks, eventually they will eat. Cut up fruit for snacks, removing cores and pits, etc., and present it on a platter. Fruit kebabs are one creative idea.