Jan is a new mother and feels like her toddler rarely eats healthy foods. Mealtime seems to be a constant struggle for Jan and her son. Name 6 suggestions you could give her to improve this situation

Answer 1

Strategies to Foster Healthful Eating Habits and Happy Mealtimes
These tips may make feeding time easier and more relaxing for both parent and child:
• Schedule regular meals and snacks for toddlers; they require frequent feeding to ensure adequate intake of calories and nutrients.
• Offer a variety of foods that includes at least one that the child likes.
• Remain calm if the child leaves an entire meal untouched.
• Do not be concerned about short food jags, stretches of time when the child wants the same food over and over.
• Allow the child to eat slowly.
• Offer healthful food in a relaxed manner, and children will eat what they need. Try these suggestions for healthful snacking:
• Keep plenty of washed and cut raw vegetables in the refrigerator. Team them up with a yogurt or bean dip.
• Top frozen waffles and pancakes with fresh fruit for a tasty and refreshing snack.
• Make your own frozen juice pops in an ice-cube tray.
• Put together a large batch of cereal, pretzel, and nut mix. Divide into individual plastic bags.