1. Offer Encouragement: Encourage your child to eat a variety of different foods to help them get the nutrients they need from each food group.
2. Be a Good Role Model: Kids often mimic their parents good choices, so if your child sees you enjoying fruits and vegetables, chances are, they'll be more willing to eat them and enjoy them as well.
3. Stock Up On Healthy Foods: Make sure your cupboards and fridge are stocked with healthy items instead of prepackaged foods full of sugar and sodium.
4. Serve Balanced Portions: The United States
Department of Agriculture has turned the Food Pyramid into a plate. It illustrates balanced food portions for the five food groups; fruits, vegetables, protein and dairy.
5. Follow A Schedule: Set a daily schedule for meals and snacks with plenty of time in between each. This will help children learn the importance of structured eating and will help them remain full throughout the day.
These five tips are provided by The Goddard School in Grand Rapids. To promote healthy eating for kids, The Goddard School is holding a block party that will engage children and their families in a variety of fitness and other learning activities.
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