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COMMON FEEDING PROBLEMS-PRACTICAL NUTRITIONAL TIPS?

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  • Children need to eat frequently to sustain their high energy levels and keep their bodies growing. As a general rule, they should have 3 meals daily, and 2 well-spaced snacks.

  • What's most important to the child's health and growth is not the quantity, but the quality of the food he eats. So be sure to put nutritious food in front of your child, without over-emphasizing portion sizes or how much he's eating.

  • Because drinking too much liquid can lessen your child's appetite, limit liquid consumption to a total 3 to 4 cups daily. This will help ensure that your child is hungry enough to eat solid foods. Also, limit liquid intake in the hour or two before meals.

  • If you're concerned that your child isn't getting enough calories, avoid giving your child "light" or "low-fat" varieties of food, and offer whole milk instead of skim or 2%.

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