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Kids who learn about good nutrition during childhood are much more likely to have healthy eating habits.
Have your child help in the kitchen by stirring batter and adding spices.
Limit the amount of sweets and fatty foods you keep on hand. Instead, keep plenty of healthy snacks around, such as cut-up fruit and veggies and low-fat cheeses and yogurt.
Moderation is key when it comes to sweets and fatty foods. Keep a variety of snack options around to meet nutrition needs for your child. Try to include 2-3 different food groups into each snack occasion.
Encourage your kids to enjoy fruits and veggies by exposing them to a wide variety from an early age. Learn more about the My Plate Plan for kids and how vegetables can play a role in child nutrition.
Make mealtimes enjoyable by creating a positive, calm environment
It's true — parents are powerful role models.
Minimize distractions and turn off the television during meals.
Don't assume your kids won’t like a certain food. Keep offering a variety! You might be surprised by what your child will try.
Make sure your child has a chance to see older siblings, cousins, or friends eating a variety of foods. Kids will often follow their lead.
Tell your kids that eating certain fruits and vegetables will help them be like their favorite characters. Kids love modeling what they see in movies or books.
Your child might be more interested in eating with a spoon or fork, especially if an older sibling is using utensils, too.
Show your kids that you like a wide variety of healthy foods and give them many different options to try.
Let them watch you enjoy the food first. Then have them try it so they know it’s their choice to eat it.
Kids may need to try a new food many times before accepting it. Offer small portions combined with their favorite foods. Don’t force it.
Don’t give reduced fat milk to children younger than 2 unless your doctor prescribes it. Your kids should continue to drink whole milk until age 2. After 2, kids can be switched to low fat milk (1% or skim).
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