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Kids seem to grow up so quickly these days. They often like to be treated like grown ups, before they’ve really grown up.
This can also be true when it comes to mealtimes, when kids often end up with the same amount of food on their plates as grown ups.
But when they eat more than their bodies need, it converts to stored fat in their bodies. So many families are making a conscious effort to serve kids kid-sized portions. It’s common sense really.
That way you might even begin to see clean plates coming back, and if they really are still hungry, it’s OK to give them some seconds.
It can be tricky to know how much to feed your child, but giving them less than you is a good start. Explain that smaller bodies need smaller portions and get them to compare their fist to yours or Dad’s. Give them smaller me sized plates so they can see how much of their plate is full is the same as yours.
Also try encouraging everyone to talk over the dinner table and eat more slowly to give everyone’s tummy a chance to realise it is full before eating more.
Things in Herefordshire to help you serve Me Sized Meals
- Description:
- If you think specialised 1:1 help from a professional could help you manage your child’s diet speak to your GP and if they think your family would benefit from seeing a dietitian they can refer you to the service.
- Venue:
- Hereford County Hospital
- Address:
- County Hospital , Hereford , HR1 2ER
- Telephone:
- 01432 364221
- Suitability:
- Must be referred by a health professional
- Description:
- A new team of parent and family support workers who are offering parenting course to help set family rules, deal with difficult behaviour and learn how you can influence your kids.
- Venue:
- Various across county
- Contact name:
- Herefordshire Parents Matter
- Telephone:
- 01432 383018
- Email:
- parents@herefordshire.gov.uk
- Suitability:
- Families with children aged 8 and over
