Let him or her be the one to decide which supplement and how much. Taking too many vitamin supplements can be particularly dangerous for children. Vitamins A and D, and many minerals are stored by the body and could build up to dangerous levels. Be sure to follow your doctor's instructions if a supplement is recommended. Snacks Few children do well on only three meals a day.
Most children require two or three between meal snacks.
Consider snacks as part of the meal plan, not something to be eaten in addition to regular meals. Sweet snacks should only be offered once in a while. Sweets dull the appetite for other foods, especially when eaten near mealtime. Sweet sticky snacks that stick to the teeth should be avoided, they promote tooth decay. Choking Choking on food is a problem for young children.