FAQ

What types of eating habits should or should not be encouraged for you child?

Healthy Eating Habits

• Set a good example for your child by eating healthy foods.
• Discourage snacking on sweets and fatty foods.
  • Have plenty of healthy snacking foods like fruits and vegetables available.
• Allow children to follow their natural appetites and decide how much to eat.
• Encourage their consumption and enjoyment of fruits and vegetables early on.
• Ask for their help when preparing meals, the sooner they learn to cook the better.
• Encourage them to ask questions about the food they are eating.

Unhealthy Eating Habits!
(things to avoid)

• Do not give children skim or not-fat milk under the age of five, they still need the extra calories from whole milk.
• Do not add unnecessary sugar to drinks and foods.
• Do not accustom your child to extra salt by adding it to food or placing the shaker on the table.
• Whole nuts should not be given to children under 5 due to choking hazards.
• Do not force children to eat more than they want.
• Do not make children feel guilty about eating any type of food.
• Keep consumption of juices and soda to a minimum, choosing water whenever possible.

Neat Solutions has a variety of books and other products that are very helpful in teaching young children the correct eating habits! Here are a few things you might want to try: