Discuss with your child what makes food healthy or unhealthy and help your child select a particular snack based on its health value. Keep your kitchen stocked with fruits and snacks that are easy to handle. Pack in individual containers. Sitting on the couch with a large cookie or potato chips bag on the lap, your child reaches again and again into the bag, unconsciously eating well beyond satisfying hunger pains. Children especially enjoy colourful, fun-looking foods.
Shape sandwiches into triangles, circles, and squares.
Cut fruits into attractive shapes or serve them as milkshakes or juices. Dress up leftovers with cheese or alternate toppings to make mini meals that will readily be lapped up by your youngster. Most children don't relish vegetables. Win them over by encouraging them to try salads with dips as healthy substitutes for certain cooked ones like carrots, onions, celery, etc. Bake potato wedges in the oven for a healthier, low-fat alternative that kids can quickly heat in the microwave or toaster oven when they return from school.