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Halter, MD, director, U-M Geriatrics Center and Institute of Gerontology Tuesday, March 4, 3 pm UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN School of Social Work RSVP to 734 763 3395 - - Business Section inside the JN every 2nd week of the month For advertising information call 248.354.6060 A34 February 28 • 2008 JN 10 Tips For Feeding A Young Picky Eater F *special requires that you bring this ad to the studio, 1080 S. University, Ann Arbor HEALTH & FITNESS heart health eeding a picky eater can be a true test of a parent's patience. This can result in a stressful situation for both the parent and the child. Dinner should be a time of family focus, sharing the details of one anoth- er's day. Keep these quick tips in mind at your next family meal to allow for a more pleasant experience. • Follow the Division of Responsibility. The parent is responsible for what, when and where the food is served. The child decides how much and whether or not he or she will eat the food served. Avoid preparing more than one meal, as this dis- courages your child from trying new foods. • Be patient with new foods. Young children often touch or smell new foods. Sometimes, they may put small bits in their mouths and take them back out again. The average child takes eight to 10 presentations of a new food before he or she willingly accepts it. Children taste food differently than adults do, and are often more sensitive to strong flavors and have a preference for bland foods. • Only present one new food at a time. Offer new foods when your child is hungry and rested. Combine a favorite food with the new food for better acceptance. It is not possible for a child to "hate" a food he has never tried. Ask your child to try one bite of the new food, expecting and accepting his possible rejection of the food. •Minimize snacking and liquid calories right before the meal. Snacks and beverages should be consumed at least one to two hours before a meal. Children who come to dinner hungry are more likely to eat the food provided. • Include your child in menu plan- ning. Children may be more willing to try new foods if they have been included in the decision-making pro- cess. Ask your child to select a new fruit or vegetable to try when grocery shopping. Allow your child to help with meal preparation. Young children can help set the table, rinse vegetables and help stir ingredients. Older children can help cut, prepare and serve food. • Give smaller portions. Offer sev- eral foods in smaller portions so your child does not feel overwhelmed. • Don't offer dessert as a reward for eating. Using dessert as a reward teaches your child that dessert is bet- ter than the other food pro- vided. Consider selecting one or two nights a week to have dessert and skip dessert the rest of the week. • Set a good example. Avoid making negative comments about food. Children can sense their parent's food aversions. If your child sees you enjoying a variety of healthy foods, he/she is more likely to follow suit. • Minimize distractions. Turn off the TV during meals and don't allow books or toys. • Don't force your child to clean his plate. Trust his instinctive appetite, and allow him to stop eat- ing when full. Children's stomachs are much smaller than adults. Smaller, more frequent meals are a better way to feed a child. Between ages 2-5 a child's growth slows, fewer calories are needed and he will be less hungry. Meryl A. Jackson is a pediatric dietitian at William Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak. Health Care Forum B'nai B'rith International will host an in-depth discussion about access to health care in Michigan and the U.S. at Congregation Beth Ahm in West Bloomfield at 2 p.m. Sunday, March 16. Presenters are Marjorie Mitchell, president, board of directors, Michigan Universal Healthcare Access Network; Eileen Ellis, principal, Health Management Associates; and Mark Olshan, director, B'nai B'rith International, Center for Senior Services. Sponsors are B'nai B'rith International, BBI Great Lakes Region and Congregation Beth Ahm. This free event is open to the public. RSVP by March 14 to the BBI Great Lakes Region Office, (248) 646-3100 or to: blevine@bnaibrith.org.