Friday, May 30, 2008
Yech! I Don't Like That...
Do you know a “picky eater”? “Picky” eating is when a child (or adult) refuses foods often or eats the same foods over and over. Picky eating usually peaks in the toddler and preschool years.
Many parents worry that their picky eater is not getting enough nutrition to grow. But in most cases, he is. Keep a food diary for a day—writing down everything your child eats—and you will probably find that he is eating more than you thought. If you are worried or have questions about your child’s growth or nutrition, it is a good idea to talk to your child’s health care provider. Keep in mind, however, that as long as your child is not losing weight and has the energy to play and interact, it is likely that he is eating enough to support his growth.
For those of you who have picky eaters, here is a great article and resources on how to deal with the picky eater. From our friends at Zero To Three, this article covers many of the questions about picky eaters and even has an additional resource: a one-page handout that explains how you can help your child develop healthy eating habits from the start.
Read the article and share your successes and failures with picky eaters...
Do you know a “picky eater”? “Picky” eating is when a child (or adult) refuses foods often or eats the same foods over and over. Picky eating usually peaks in the toddler and preschool years.
Many parents worry that their picky eater is not getting enough nutrition to grow. But in most cases, he is. Keep a food diary for a day—writing down everything your child eats—and you will probably find that he is eating more than you thought. If you are worried or have questions about your child’s growth or nutrition, it is a good idea to talk to your child’s health care provider. Keep in mind, however, that as long as your child is not losing weight and has the energy to play and interact, it is likely that he is eating enough to support his growth.
For those of you who have picky eaters, here is a great article and resources on how to deal with the picky eater. From our friends at Zero To Three, this article covers many of the questions about picky eaters and even has an additional resource: a one-page handout that explains how you can help your child develop healthy eating habits from the start.
Read the article and share your successes and failures with picky eaters...
// posted by Tammy Wachter @ 5:37 PM 
