Do set a good example for your child to copy.Share mealtimes and eat the same healthy foods.
Do discourage snacking on sweets and fatty food.Keep plenty of healthy foods such as fruits,raw vegetables,low fat crackers and yogurt around for children to eat between meals.
Do allow children to follow their natural appetites when deciding how much to eat.
Do encourage children to enjoy fruits and vegetables by giving them a variety from early age.
Don't give skim or 1-percent-fat milk to children under the age of 5 unless your doctor prescribes it;at this age children need the extra calories in whole milk.
Do ask children to help prepare meals.If parents rely mostly on convienience foods,children may not learn to enjoy cooking.
Don't add unnecessary sugar to drinks or foods.
Dont's accustom children to extra salt by adding it to food or placing the shaker on the table.
Dont give whole nuts to children under the age of 5,who may choke them.Peanut butter and chopped nuts are fine as long as the child is not allergic to them.
Don't force children to eat more than they want.
Don't use food as a bribe.
Don't make children feel guilty about eating any type of food.
source Reader's Digest
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