1. Have
meals on a regular schedule.
2. Serve
food in small helpings.
3. Vary food
that you serve. Pay particular attention to food preparation and presentation
for extra appeal. And new foods one at a time and at start of meal.
4. Allow 30
to 40 minutes for each principal meal.
5. Do not
force the child to east if he does not feel like eating. He’ll eat when he gets
hungry.
6. Do not
scold the child during mealtime. Do not stress table manners with young children.
Good table manners will develop later after the child acquires a better
attitude toward food.
7. Limit
carbonated drinks, candies and snacks in-between meals. A child can be hungry
only when he has not eaten 2 hours before a principal meal.
8. Set the
example with good family habits. Parents and child should eat together as much
as possible. Do not mention your own food preferences. Maintain pleasant table conversation.
Avoid distractions during mealtime, such as carbonated drinks, candies, TV,
radio, toys, etc…
9. Take your
child to visit the doctor and dentist for regular check-ups. This is advisable
in order to avoid some diseases and to maintain body resistance. Show the child
that the doctor is a friend who will help to keep him healthy.
10. When prescribed
by your doctor, give vitamins to your child regularly. Vitamins help to
increase appetite and stimulate growth and energy.
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Special Credit to: Julio F. Silverio
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