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Tea Time: Toddler Nutrition

9/5/2018

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  • Learning how to eat!
    • mechanics of swallowing solid foods
    • exposure to new tastes/textures all the time
    • learning to self-feed with finger foods and then utensils
    • experiencing food - using all the senses, not just taste
  • appetite varies greatly day to day
    • depends on growth spurts
    • depends on whether they are focused on learning something else (how to walk)
  • What to serve
    • Don't be afraid of flavor!
    • Keep salt minimal
      • kids will learn to like it, but it will not improve their acceptance of new foods
    • Offer a variety of foods from all the food groups
    • Limit liquids to water throughout the day, 1/2c or less of juice, and 2 cups of milk (whole milk for children 1-2 yo)
      • transition to a cup or sippy cup around 1 year of age
    • Potential allergens like peanuts (peanut flour?) should be introduced early (in infancy)
    • Avoid choking hazards for toddlers
      • whole grapes, popcorn, nuts, hot dogs, chunks of meat, hard cheese, raw vegetables, sticky candy
  • Role of parents in feeding
    • Decide what is being served and when (offering meals or snacks every 2-3 hours throughout the day)
    • Also where - ideally meals and snacks are eaten at the table
  • Encourage a healthy relationship with food
    • Allow children to decide if or how much to eat
      • serving sizes for toddlers are generally 1 tbsp per year for most foods
    • Do not use food/drink to soothe
    • Do not make certain foods (like dessert) contingent on how much dinner (or vegetables) have been eaten
      • decide in advance if dessert will be served
    • Keep mealtimes relaxed and low pressure
    • Avoid offering substitutions when your toddler refuses to eat (this is normal)
    • Keep offering foods many times, even if your toddler refuses to eat it
      • 10-20 exposures may be needed before they even try a food
      • It could take as many tries to decide if they like it
    • Model healthy eating by eating together as a family and choosing a balance of whole foods most of the time
    • Do not allow children to get up and down from the table during the meal
      • Let them decide when they are done, but encourage staying at the table until everyone is finished
  • Rely on child's doctor to monitor growth for potential concerns
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