Allowing your child some responsibility helps them to grown up knowing how to manage food. Be sure to create a relaxed atmosphere at meals. Remain patient and tolerant of your child's behavior, and set realistic expectations based on their age. It means being in touch with internal body cues and responding to them. It means learning which foods are healthy food choices, and choosing them most of the time, but also allowing yourself foods simply for pleasure once in a while.
Normal eating is enjoyable, healthful, flexible and adaptable.
By encouraging normal eating you are encouraging healthy attitudes towards food. You should not rely on this information as a substitute for personal medical attention, diagnosis or hands-on treatment. If you are concerned about your health or that of a child's, please consult your family's health care provider immediately and do not wait for a response from our professionals. Inc. Legal Disclaimer. You should not rely on this information as a substitute for personal medical attention, diagnosis or hands-on treatment.