The Pyramid offers many choices in each group. Some choices are better than others. The baked chicken is a better choice than the fried chicken because it is lower in fat. Try taking the skin off before cooking to lower fat even more. One of the best things you can do to get your children to eat healthfully is to eat a healthy diet yourself.
Children eat better when meals and snacks are served at regular times.
It is never a good idea to make kids eat more than they want. Let your children decide for themselves how much food to eat. Their appetites may change from day to day. Offer small servings of each food. Let your children ask for seconds if they are still hungry.