Balancing your child's plate

A recent study shows that when children are given a large portion of an entree that they will eat less of everything else that's offered.  Of course we're like that as adults also so we shouldn't be surprised. 

If you'd like your child to eat more vegetables then decrease the amount of other foods on the plate.   You can read the entire article here:

http://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2012/02/another-trick-for-getting-kids-to-eat-their-veggies-serve-them-less/252424/

While we don't agree with the recommended servings mentioned in this article (meat, dairy etc.) there is some excellent advice regarding the presentation of your child's food, and most especially the example your setting with the balance of options on your own plate !