b"discounts preschool children 36available!see pages59-60 backother possible reasons.Is he tired?A small child will feel better and eat better atdinner if he is getting enough sleep. Most front preschool children need an afternoon nap.Is he too excited?Have some quiet play time before eating.Your child could color pictures at the tablewhile you finish cooking.Is he sick?Talk to your health careWhy does my child refuse to eat? Mealtime Parentingprovider if you think your child may be sick.he may not be hungryA childs appetite can slow down between the age of 2 to 5 years when hes growing slower.cardsLet your child eat when hes hungry and stop eating when hes full.Offer 3 healthy meals and 2 to 3 snacks about the same times each day. Eat the same foods with your child.Let your child decide how much he will eat.If he sees you and others eating chips,he will want to eat chips. If he sees youShare with parents to promote eating a sandwich, he will want a sandwich.Dont cook a separate meal for your child. healthy eating habits for preschool He may refuse to eat all meals and snacksbecause he likes to see you fuss over him. children! Explain how to develop It takes time and money to cook separate mealsHe could fill his tummy with sweets, juice, for your child. Cook one meal for your family.positive experiences with food.milk or snacks, and not be hungry at meals.He will learn to eat what his family is eating.SweetsA child who eats lots of candy, cookies andSit down and eat with your child. other sweets learns to prefer sweet tastes.Children do not like to eat alone. Pack of 100 cardsHe may refuse to eat foods that are not sweet.Serve healthy foods that are colorful Juice and fun to eat. Fruit juices can fill a childs tummyKeep secrets! Dont talk about foods that(all of one subject and language) you dont like. If your child hears that and ruin his appetite. Limit juice toyou or others do not like a certain 4 x 9 cardstock (2 sides)4 to 6 ounces or less each day. food, he may not like it also.Milk Dont force, bribe or rewardAvailable in English and SpanishA child could drink a lot of milk and not be your child for eating.hungry to eat. Your preschool child needsAvoid making a list of 16 ounces of milk each day.foods your child doesnt like. His likes and dislikes will change with Too many snackstime - keep offering a variety of foods.Snacking or grazing on food often during Let your child change his mind.the day can ruin an appetite. Your child may not be hungry at meals. Offer only one snack between breakfast and lunch, and one snackbetween lunch and dinner. This card provides general nutrition information; Try to avoid snacks during the medical advice should be obtained from your health care provider. MP621two hours before a meal.Nutrition Matters, Inc. - All Rights Reserved. No photocopying. R2A healthy child will eat whenhes hungry. Nutrition Matters, Inc.Your child would probably likea new food if he would taste it. The Fussy Eater A small childs appetite can changeWhy does he refuse to even try it?from day to day. There will be times whenYour child may be going through your child is growing and will be hungry.food neophobia - MP621CA - English There will be times when your child is notwhich is the fear of new foods.growing as fast and wants to eat less. Small children often refuse to eat new foods.MP621CAs - Spanish Your child is learning toeat when he is hungryand stop eating when he is full.You may worry that your child does noteat enough at times. Dont worry!If your child is healthy and growing,its okay for his appetite to go up and down. try new foods and recipesDoes your child refuse to eat,Your child will learn that trying new foodsAre mealtimes a struggle in or even try some foods?is a normal habit for your familyyour home?.Does your child say You may want to bribe or force him to eat.Lunch is served. And you are hungryAdd a dif.ferent vegetable to your he is too busy to eat and wants to play?But your child starts to whine. He doesnt like soup or salad. This is not a good idea. Why? what you have cooked and refuses to eat.Try different types of breads,This can be very frustrating.Yes, your child will probably eat whencereals and pasta. You probably feel that you need to get your child he is bribed or forced. However, he may eatWhat are you going to do? ou may even find yourself to avoid punishment or to make you happyServe 3 healthy meals and 2 snacks . You try to demand that he eat his lunch. But he Cook \x1f sh or chicken in a new rto eat something. Yecipe.Your child is not learning to listen to hisat about the same times each dayrefuses to even try it. You probably feel like saying Try a new fruit or vegetable for a snack.chasing your child with a spoon, trying to get . him to take a bite or two. This is not good.signs of hunger and fullness. No one likeswhich healthy foods are offered one new food at a timeDecideAll right, what will you eat?to be forced to eat, not even a small child. at meals and snacks. Dont do it!Serve a food that your child knows Limit foods with little or no nutrition and likes along with the new food. This is short order cooking. It will seem less scary. such as chips, candy, and soda.By cooking a different meal, your child will Let your child decidestart smallquickly learn how to get his way - just whine.He may even start asking for a dif Serve a ferent mealsmall taste of the new food.how much he will eat.olwhen you serve family favorites.Make it look special and yummy.You cant or shouldnt contrAnd you will have become a short order cook! Your child will eat better and be happier ifhow much your child eats. taste foods together Your child may refuse to eat meals later.Let your child see you tasting he knows what to expect at mealtimes.Eating problems happen when It may seem like the only way he will eat and enjoying new foods.is to be forced or bribed. a parent tries to limit or push foods. Talk about how the food These struggles can upset a child: smells, feels and tastes.Your child may want to eat only sweet Some children will overeat when there is stress. Ask your child to taste1. Offer 3 meals at about the same tasting foods if he is bribed with sweets.Other childr e is stress. the new food.times each day.en will eat less when ther1. Plan ahead.mealtimes can become stressfulA childs small tummyIf you are serving a new dish,2. Give a warning for mealtimes A Child's AppetiteForcing a child to stay at the table and eat serve some familiar foods along with it. such as, we will be eating in 5 minutes.can become upset.is not a good idea. Your child will prKeep mealtimes and obably Your child may not For example, serve bread, peanut butter Your child will have time to think aboutbecome upset and crysnack times r. elaxed solike every food he tastes.(MP620CA/MP620CAs)Serve 3 meals and 2 to 3 snacksand fruit along with a new casserole.eating. Pulling a child away from playingyour child can feel whenIt is very normal for a child to refuse some foods.and forcing him to a table may upset him.he is hungry or full. 2. Let your child help. You may worry that he is not eating enough.at about the same times each day. 3. Have a routine activity before you eat.Give a couple choices to your child - Dont worry.at least he is trying it. Wash your hands together. Give your childTry ItLet your child decide how much he will eat.should we make turkey sandwiches ortime to slow down and prepare for eating.If your child refuses to eat a meal, therHelp your child develope willgrilled cheese sandwiches for lunch?A child who is willing to taste new foods (MP622CA/MP622CAs)be another snack or meal laterhealthy eating habits . Avoid asking your child - what do you is more likely to eat a variety of foods.eat togetherAccept your childs appetite.that will last a lifetime. He may eat a large breakfast and then eat want for lunch? He may ask for aHelp your child develop healthy eating Serve meals in the kitchen, on thesmall amounts at lunch and dinner.Nutrition Matters, Inc.cookie or candy. habits that will last a lifetimetable or counter. .Force Feeding He may want to eat a lot of Find ways that your child can help inNutrition Matters, Inc.Take time to sit down and eat with your child. the kitchen: stir foods together in Children like to eat with others, not alone.(MP623CA/MP623CAs)food on one day and verya bowl, pour foods into a bowl. stay at the table little food on the next day. 3. Set a goodexample. Your child should stay Short Order CookA healthy child will notLet your childwith his family at starve himself - he will eatsee you andmealtimes even if he (MP624CA/MP624CAs)when hes hungry. others enjoyingisnt eating. He may new foods. even start eating as he watches others eat.Mealtime RoutinesTalk to your health care provider if you have concerns about your childs growth and appetite.(MP625CA/MP625CAs) Nutrition Matters, Inc. Nutrition Matters, Inc. Nutrition Matters, Inc. 1.888.356.5575 www.numatters.com info@numatters.com"