Grandpa Richards Kids

As long as I can remember I have have been eating whatever was put in front of me. My mom still thought I didn’t eat enough. So she started to buy special pies with high calorie counts. Perhaps you’re watching your child eat and wondering if they’re getting enough; enough food, enough nutrition. One way to doublecheck this is to start a food log to check their eating habits.

This food log could be something as simple as a small notebook or elaborate as a color-coded chart, complete with special stickers. If your child is old enough, you can get them involved. Provide some incentive for them to work along with you. Consider awarding stars on the chart for achieving specific goals by eating the right number of servings from each food group. You can also use the food log to look for other patterns of eating. Perhaps they are having too many snacks, perhaps lots of protein and not enough fiber.

The key to this plan is to make sure you’re consistent. Decide ahead of time how long you’re going to use the food log for and stick to it. Otherwise, your child will see the inconsistency and you will be setting a bad precedent.

Check with your government’s nutrition department to find out what quantities are suitable for someone the age of your child. Help your child to understand what the guide says and they will probably be happy to get on board this plan with you.

When all is said and done, you may find that your child is indeed eating enough and getting the right nutrition. In that case, this will have been an interesting learning experience for both you and your child.