Helping Children make good food choices.

Often, Mothers make things worse for the kids, If a child snacks too much, they may nag, ‘you’ve got to stop eating this way! you’re going to be bigger than a house.’

Will this statement help the child snack less? Definitely not. It will make the child feel more anxious and self-conscious.
There is a better way when you child is rummaging for a snack, you might say, ‘It looks like you feel hungry or bored.’ This lets the child put his feelings into words. ‘Yeah. I’m hungry.’
Help your child think about sensible eating. “Well lets talk to your stomach. What do you think your stomach might like to eat that will make you feel better?” For the child who thinks a dozen cookies is the answer, you can reply, “Hmmm. Have you ever eaten a dozen cookies before? How did you feel?” Every step of the way we can help children notice what their bodies are telling them.

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Sanjana - Dietitian

About Sanjana - Dietitian

A dietitian from Mangalore, India. A post graduate diploma holder in “Dietetics” and a university topper from Welcomgroup School of Hotel Administration from the prestigious Manipal University. At present working as a Dietitian for the Manipal Group of Hospitals namely KMC hospital Mangalore, India. Consultant for corporates like Infosys and others, conducting talks and presentations for various associations and local television shows.
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