2. Picky Eaters -Do’s
Stay on meal and snack schedule
• If snacks are provided regularly during the day time
kids will not be hungry at meal times.
•Don’t allow snacks 2 hours prior to meal times make
sure that they are hungry.
• Many parents push their kids to eat snacks and
beverages to make up for the vitamins and nutrients
lost during meal time.
3. Picky Eaters -Do’s
Offer a wide variety of food items
•Introduce one new food per week.
•Don’t make assumptions that your kids won’t like certain
food items.
•You may be surprised to see your kids’ choices.
•If your child rejects the new food items, introduce it again.
4. Picky Eaters -Do’s
Be a role model
•Parents are powerful role models.
•Your kids are watching you, be sure to eat healthy meals.
•Explain the importance of food groups.
5. Picky Eaters -Don’ts
Don’t force your kids to eat
• More you say, “Eat it!”, the more they’ll say “No!”
•If they need the food, they will have it, don’t force them to eat
certain food items.
•Don’t punish your kid for not eating, it can generate a
negative impact towards food items.
6. Picky Eaters -Don’ts
Don’t reward healthy eating with treats
• It can become a habit and your child will start
demanding for treats.
• It will spoil your child.
7. Picky Eaters -Don’ts
Don’t allow T.V. or toys during meal time.
•Providing toys or watching TV during meal times
can distract your child.
• Try to eat your meals together as a family.
8. Conclusion
To Know more ,
http://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-
lifestyle/childrens-health/in-depth/childrens-
health/art-20044948
http://www.pickyeatersarabia.com/en/experts-
advice/