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Most healthy children do not need vitamin or mineral supplements if they have a balanced diet, as nutrients are best obtained from food. Supplements may pose risks if taken excessively and can undermine healthy eating habits. Parents should focus on offering a varied diet and consult healthcare professionals if deficiencies are suspected, especially in cases of medical conditions or restricted diets.
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.
Gina Homolka, creator of Skinnytaste, shares her recipe for air fryer salmon nuggets, a clever way to entice picky eaters, especially children, to enjoy salmon. By combining the familiar format of chicken nuggets with the nutritional benefits of salmon, Homolka creates a crispy and flavorful dish that maximizes the fish's protein, omega-3 fatty acids, and vitamins. The recipe is featured in her book "Skinnytaste Simple" and offers easy substitutions for ingredients and equipment.
Raising a healthy eater can be challenging, but it's crucial for lifelong health. Avoid common food mistakes by not creating forbidden foods, hiding vegetables in foods, treating fat and thin children differently, not giving children input, and giving up too soon. Instead, keep junk food out of the house, involve children in food decisions and preparation, offer a variety of healthy options, and create positive associations with food through family traditions. It may take multiple tries for a child to like a new food, so persistence is key.