There are many fun ways to involve your child in what they eat. Before grocery shopping, pick out your menu for the week and find the ingredients together! Below are some great ways to involve your child in incorporating balanced nutrition in their lives:
- Help pick out a recipe to make! Shop for the ingredients and help with cooking and serving the meal.
- Count how many different colors of foods are on your plate.
- Decorate your food – grab a piece of bread or bagel half, spread a nut butter or cream cheese on it, and then use fruits and veggies for the eyes and nose. Add a smile!
- Do a blind taste test by trying different fruits and veggies and guessing what they are.
- Practice eating mindfully by paying attention to your hunger and fullness cues. How do you know when you feel full?
