Lucky boy! : I should probably refer you to my daughters, because they, like you, are much more attentive to their sons' diets than i was to theirs. However, i did teach, "eat when you're hungry; stop when you're full." introduce a variety of legumes (peas) & other vegetables early & model good food choices yourself at sit-down family meals. Avoid "fast"& pre-packaged foods, random snacking & sugary drinks.
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Veggies! Whole foods: Make sure that he is getting 5-8 servings of a variety of vegetables daily. Avoid sugar and processed food as much as possible! whole foods such as sweet potatoes and brown rice are great sources of energy . Several servings per day of season fruits make healthy snacks and desserts!
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Healthy variety!: It's interesting, but many toddlers will self-select a healthy variety of foods if offered a range of different foods. Toddlers need lots of nutrients - including good sources of protein - to help their brains and bodies grow. Eggs, chicken, cheese are good examples. Think of foods they can control - like vegetables dipped in hummus, or fruits with yogurt dips. Forcing toddlers doesn't work well!
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