SATURDAY, Dec. 13 -- A new federal government food pyramid for preschoolers
may help parents deal with picky eating problems, especially as youngsters
are introduced to new kinds of foods during Christmas meals.
The MyPyramid for Preschoolers interactive Web site (MyPyramid.gov) offers
individualized nutrition guidance to meet the needs of children aged 2 to
5, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Center for Nutrition
Policy and Promotion (CNPP).
"This is a great tool for all parents of preschoolers but particularly
those of finicky eaters. It's loaded with great ideas and suggestions for
families so they can help their kids eat a more varied and nutritious diet.
What I find most useful is how to talk with kids about what to eat and tips
on how to have fun with food around the dinner table," CNPP executive
director Brian Wansink said in an USDA news release.
Among the MyPyramid for Preschoolers tips to help parents deal with finicky
eaters:
* Set reasonable limits for the start and end of a meal. When you see
your child is no longer interested in the meal, excuse the child from the
table.
* Encourage your child to try new foods, but don't lecture or force
your child to eat.
* Talk about fun and happy things as part of an overall effort to make
mealtimes stress-free.
* Cook together. Encourage preschoolers to help you prepare meals and
snacks.
Other features on the MyPyramid for Preschoolers Web site include:
* MyPyramid Plan, where users can create a customized eating plan.
* Growth During the Preschool Years answers parents' questions about
their children's growth.
* Developing Healthy Eating Habits explains to parents and caregivers
how to help children develop healthy eating habits.
* Physical Activity outlines how to encourage preschoolers to be
active.
* Food Safety.
* Sample Meal and Snack Patterns help translate the MyPyramid Plan into
individual meals and snacks.
"In addition to the broad spectrum of topic areas covered on this site, are
the interactive components, including a customized MyPyramid Plan that can
be printed and posted on the refrigerator door," Wansink said.
More information
The Nemours Foundation has more about preschoolers and eating -
http://kidshealth.org/parent/nutrition_fit/nutrition/feed_preschooler.html
.
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