Studies in U.S. show the majority to be adequately nourished. Have meals comply with the Dietary Guidelines for Healthy Americans. Emphasis on obesity prevention through healthy food choices, increased physical activity, family education, and nutrition education. Adults should eat with children. Role models 2.
Adults choose what is served and how it is served.
Children need a variety of foods. No thank-you bite 5. Children should serve themselves. Adults set the feeding environment. Erikson identified developmental crises that typically developing children face as they grow emotionally and socially.