Tips to help your child develop good eating habits

·         Encourage your child to eat slowly and chew the food properly.

·         Eat meals with the family as often as possible.

·         Discourage eating while watching TV.

·         Encourage consumption of healthy snacks.

·         Include a variety of delicious, healthy food for meals and snacks.

·         Set a good example for your children by eating a healthy and balanced diet.

·         Don’t place your child on any restrictive diet without proper supervision.

·         Do not use foods as a means to punish your child.

·         Occasional change of place and crowd will overcome monotony.

·         Encourage children to enjoy fruits and vegetables by giving them different varieties from an early age.

·         Do not add unnecessary sugar to drinks and food.

·         Don’t give skimmed milk to children less than five years old.

·         Don’t give whole nuts to children under four years since they may choke.

·         Regularity in meal timings is essential.

·         Tea and coffee should be restricted as they over stimulate the system.

·          Salads can be made interesting by adding crushed peanuts or incorporating in sandwiches.