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Food for Thought
Well, Dad (or Grandpa), it’s
your turn to watch the young
sters for the day. As you go about
your daily activities with your
preschoolers, keep in mind the
physical and developmental
characteristics of this age group
that affect what and how they
eat.
First, notice their size.
Everything about them is small,
including their stomachs. Serve
small portions one tablespoon
of a food item for each year of
age. Forget the rule that they
must finish everything on their
plate because there are children
in the world who are starving.
Research has shown that a
young child who is encouraged
to eat just until full will listen to
body signals and not overeat.
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Dads may also forget that
feedings need to be more fre
quent. Preschoolers enjoying
their time playing games and
having fun sometimes don’t pay
attention to hunger signals. You
may notice your child becoming
irritable and impatient. It is
important to offer snacks
between meals. Be sure to offer
healthy choices like fruit, a piece
of cheese, or milk and graham
crackers. A good portion of your
child’s daily intake is consumed
in the form of snacks. You want
to offer foods that will provide
the vitamins, minerals and ener
gy that support healthy growth,
not empty calorie “junk foods”
and soft drinks. You are helping
set good food habits for later
years as well.
Little people also have small
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fingers and hands. Give them
child-sized dishes and utensils.
Using a small glass their hand
will fit around or a cup with a
handle to avoid spills.
Likewise, finger foods will
lessen the frustration of trying
to manipulate silverware.
Remember that “food jags”
are normal at this age, so your
son or daughter may request the
same foods over and over. It’s
best not to get into a power
struggle over forcing something
different. Eventually your child
will move on to other foods. On
the other hand, keep introducing
new foods, even when they
aren’t accepted immediately. It
may take as many as 8 or 10
times before the food is eaten.
Keep putting a spoonful of those
peas or carrots on their plate.
One day you might be surprised.
Your job is to offer a balance
from all food groups throughout
the day—breads and cereals,
vegetables, fruits, dairy and
meats. Ninety-one percent of
children are not consuming the
recommended 3 servings of veg
etables and 2 servings of fruits
per day. Some serve raw carrots
with dip or celery filled with
peanut butter as a snack, as well
as cooked vegetables at dinner.
Offer a small banana or 1/2 cup
of juice between meals, and a
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peach or canned pineapple with
lunch. Healthy eating requires a
conscious effort, and is too
important to leave to chance.
The vitamin A and C present in
dark green, yellow and orange
fruits and vegetables will help
your child resist infections.
Watching what you and oth
ers eat is also a big influence on
eating habits of the young. So
join your youngster in a yogurt
snack or some apple slices.
Children at this age often enjoy
helping to prepare the food. Take
the extra time occasionally to let
them stir, measure or pour.
Expect spills and messes as they
develop fine motor coordination.
Then go on a pretend picnic
together. Eating with friends
who like foods that are different
will also expand your child’s
choices.
Teach good hygiene habits
early—washing hands before
touching food, and brushing
teeth regularly, especially after
sweet snacks. Health and safety
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October 15.
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story as an illustration of how
any youngster can succeed, and
how any parent can help their
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is an important consideration in
what you serve your child also.
Children under 2 years of age
may choke on round pieces of
hot dog, nuts, popcorn, raw car
rots, celery, whole grapes,
peanut butter or round candies.
Immune systems are not as
strong as an adult, so an under
cooked hamburger, raw egg yolk,
or unpasteurized cider may
result in serious illness or even
death. Don’t take a chance! Cook
protein foods to well done, and
wash and peel all raw fruits and
vegetables.
Eating and food preparation
can be part of your quality time
together. Make it fun and
relaxed. Appetites vary natural
ly, so don’t worry if your child
doesn’t eat heartily at all meals.
Your role is to offer a healthy
variety of foods throughout the
day. Allow your child the option
of what and how much to eat.
Explore the world of good nutri
tion together.
At his first stop, Dr. Carson
will speak to 1,000 sophomores
from Cocalico, Eastern Lancaster
County, Ephrata and Warwick
school districts at Ephrata High
School. That evening, he will
speak to the public at Garden
Spot High School, New Holland.
To broaden the impact of his
visit, his books will be used in
the classroom and his presenta
tions will be video taped for
future education and viewing on
Blue Ridge Cable Channel 11.
Dr. Carson’s message is about
finding a vision and making a
difference in the world. For more
information, call the director of
the NorLanCo Partnership for a
Healthier Community, Evelyn
Dubbs, at 717-738-3556
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