Creating a calm, pleasant, and unhurried dining environment helps children focus on their food, leading to better portion control and more mindful eating habits. Engage in conversation about the day.

this is an article about kids and food. How do you avoid overeating? Since the 1970s portion sizes have increased dramatically amongst children and adults.

What to Put on Your Plate. Eating the MyPlate way means filling half your plate with vegetables and fruits, adding slightly more veggies than fruits.. Go for a colorful mix. You'll get plenty of ...

Use smaller plates and bowls for younger children to help keep portion sizes right for their size. No pressure – many parents want their children to ‘clear the plate’ but this is not helpful.

Clearing the plate has been a common rule for generations of children wanting to leave the table. But now experts suggest the simple mantra may be fuelling the UKs obesity crisis by encouraging ...