Toddler Meal’s Parent Responsibility & Making Meals Appealing

3 Responsibilities of Feeding a Child 1.Offer nutritious food 2.Keep mealtime pleasant 3.Help the child maintain a healthy weight

Making Meals Appealing 1.Color: should be interesting 2.Texture: should be varied 3.Shape: interesting shapes 4.Temperature: not too hot, not too cold 5.Flavor: mild, not spicy 6.Foods that are easy to handle and eat

Meal Appeal Worksheet Complete the Meal Appeal Worksheet with your table group.

Read What’s A Kid-Sized Portion? Tips for tiny tummies –Offer snacks –Don’t worry about toddlers not eating much meat –Start with small amounts and let them ask for more –Put bread on the table w/ every meal –Let your child’s appetite dictate food intake –Monitor your child’s growth over time

The chart says…. ½ slice of bread = 1 serving for 1-3 year old –If you serve a child an entire grilled cheese sandwich, how many servings of bread are they actually getting? 4 KIDS DON’T NEED THE SIZES OF PORTIONS THAT WE DO!