Your sister tells you that her son, who is 3, is "driving her crazy" with his eating habits. From Chapter 7, what could you tell her about the nutrition needs of your nephew, and how can she handle a "picky eater" at his age?
What will be an ideal response?
--A balanced diet includes protein, carbohydrates, fat, minerals, and vitamins.
--Children need nutrition for the growth and activity levels of early childhood.
--Many children at this age are "picky" eaters.
--Parents should set good examples for their children's eating habits.
--Parents should offer new foods along with small amounts of foods the child likes.
--Parents should not always give in to a child's food requests.
--Fun-looking meals will help some kids try new things.
--Three meals plus a morning and an afternoon snack is recommended for this age group.
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