Mindful Eating
Provide 1 eating technique that is appropriate for both adults and children.
What is Mindful Eating, the 80/20 Principle, or the Hunger-Fullness Scale?
"If you eat all of your vegetables, you can have extra dessert" is an example of this tactic that shouldn't be used at meal times.
What is rewarding?
Provide 1 role of children in the Division of Responsibility.
What are if they will eat the foods offered or how much they will eat?
"I need to lose weight" is an example of this type of comment that should be avoided around children.
What is a weight-related comment?
Half of your plate should be made up of these types of foods.
What is fruits and vegetables?
DOUBLE JEOPARDY!
The hunger-fullness scale ranges from 1-10 with 1 being (blank) and 10 being (blank).
What are ravenous/painfully hungry and painfully full?
Washing produce, setting the table, and mixing ingredients are examples of this.
What are ways to get children involved in meal preparation?
Provide 1 role of adults in the Division of Responsibility.
What are when, what, or where foods are offered?
An "All Foods Fit" approach promotes this.
What is there are no "good" or "bad" foods?
Make this your drink of choice.
What is water?
According to the 80/20 Principle, provide an example of a food that can be chosen 20% of the time.
chocolate, ice cream, candy, chips, etc.
A non-intimidating way to introduce new foods to picky eaters.
What is one at a time, accompanied by familiar foods?
Provide 1 reason why it's good to eat with others.
What are helping children feel more comfortable trying new foods, enjoy quality time together, opportunity to share traditions and customs, or building social connections?
Being aware of and teaching children about this common tactic in the media can help you and them make healthier food choices.
What is food marketing?
You can use these to compare similar products to help you make the most nutritious choice.
What are food labels?