Often the habits of parents reflect on their children. Parents that eat a healthy and balanced diet will have less trouble convincing their children of eating the same. From a young age, be the role model in your child’s life. Enforcing healthy eating habits and encouraging physical activity will keep both you and your child healthy.
Eating Habits
Kids love eating ice cream and pizzas but hate the thought of vegetables and dal-rice. It is important that they have a diet rich in nutrients and avoid overindulging in junk food. Different eating habits can affect different growth stages distinctly.
Pre-Schoolers
- Dislike vegetables
- Overeating sugary food
- Eating only one type of food
- Getting distracted while eating
- Not feeling hungry at mealtimes
Try avoiding foods with a high amount of sugar, saturated fats, and salt. Do not give your toddler unhealthy sodas, or too many desserts. Introducing them to new types of food is good but try limiting the intake of unhealthy foods.
Primary Schoolers to Pre-teens
- Not finishing lunchbox
- Eating canteen/cafeteria food
- Eating too many snacks
- Having a too small appetite
- Looking smaller than their peers
School going children can be packed healthy lunches so that they avoid eating unhealthy in the school canteen. Put them into a habit of eating healthy even on weekends so that they learn to eat healthy even outside of the house.
Teenagers
- Ordering food too often
- Not being interested in cooking
- Eating alone in their room
- Eating in front of a screen
- Eating at odd times
- Obesity
It’s easier for parents who have implemented healthy eating habits in their kid’s life at an early stage to help make their teenage children healthy eating choices. But even later in life children can be pursued to start making healthy eating choices.
If you have a child that isn’t being cooperative regarding their eating habits it could take a toll on their overall health and that could be stressful for both of you. You can seek help from Pediatric and Therapeutic Nutritionists at Crispminds who will help you install good eating habits and share various meal options and recipes to make food interesting for your children. Meeting all your child’s nutritional needs is your responsibility as a parent. Our Nutritionists can also help you plan healthy and nutritious meals for the entire family taking into consideration your medical and dietary needs.
