These eating patterns later develop into poor eating habits. As found in a study by The Obesity Society, 10% of American babies in the early years of age 2 to 5 are obese, and it is linked with their poor eating habits which began around the age of 12 to 24 months.
Here we suggest some ways that might help you make your child's mealtime nutritious and fun and develop hygienic eating habits:
Sometimes mealtimes can be the most dreaded part of the day for parents, the amount of creativity and effort put in the preparation of the meal might as well get them a Michelin star. But after all the effort, children just shake their head and go back to munch on their favorite snacks or just rage cry to sleep, either way, it ends up in concern and frustration. These eating patterns later develop into poor eating habits. As found in a study by The Obesity Society, 10% of American babies in the early years of age 2 to 5 are obese, and it is linked with their poor eating habits which began around the age of 12 to 24 months.
Here we suggest some ways that might help you make your child's mealtime nutritious and fun and develop hygienic eating habits:
1. Presentation of the Food:
• The very first judgment we make is based on appearance, so if a sad-looking vegetable greets you at your dinner table, you probably would not want to eat it. Presentation of the food matters a lot, making it look good is half the battle won. Also, children love colors, and thankfully nutritious foods come in various vibrant colors.
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