Tips for better childhood nutrition

• Parents decide what to eat and when to eat.
• Kids decide how much to eat.
• Offer lots of fruits and vegetables.
• Avoid salty snacks, sweets, juice, soda and fried foods.
• Don't overfeed; a normal portion size is the as big as a child's fist.
• Limit snacks.
• Limit TV and videos to no more than 1-2 hours per day.
• Have regular family meals.

American Heart Association et al. (2006) Dietary Recommendations for Children and Adolescents: A guide for practioners. Pediatrics, 117;544-559 ( DOI: 10.1542/peds.2005-2374).