"Optimal Nutrition for Children: A Developmental Guide"
Parents often struggle with ensuring their children eat a balanced and healthy diet, especially in a world filled with readily available, sugary, and fatty foods. Experts recommend establishing routine, structure, and predictability around mealtimes, introducing healthy eating habits early, and offering a variety of nutritious foods. It's important to balance highly nutritious, decently nutritious, and minimally nutritious foods in a child's diet, while also being mindful of portion sizes and avoiding processed foods. Additionally, parents should avoid forcing children to eat, stay relaxed about feeding toddlers, and be aware of genetic predispositions that may affect a child's eating habits.