Don't restrict fat intake for children under the age of two. or children over two years old, fat should represent about 30 percent of total caloric intake. Limit foods high in saturated fats and cholesterol for children over the age of two. Sugary foods provide few nutrients and should be eaten on a limited basis. If left on the teeth, chewy, sticky, sugary foods may promote tooth decay. Give children the opportunity to brush after they eat, and teach them to brush properly to help diminish tooth decay.
Most preschoolers experience food jags.
For a time, they may eat only a few self-selected foods. Finicky food habits are often temporary. They usually disappear if you don't make unnecessary rules about eating or make food choices an emotional issue. Don't make food the object of bribes or punishments. If a child rejects a food, don't make an issue of it.