Tip 1: Try small meals often throughout the day Tip 2: If the child is not eating much, quality counts. Try to give foods that have a high nutritional value or a nutritional supplement your doctor or dietitian recommends. Tip 3: Serve favorite foods (but not during nausea/vomiting) Tip 4: Be sure the surroundings are pleasant at mealtime Tip 5: Try changing the time/place of meals once in a while, i.e. a picnic in the house or invite a special friend to join the meal< Tip 6: Plan a variety in color, texture and temperature of foods at each meal and snack Tip 7: Breakfast is an important meal. Interest in food often declines as the day goes on Tip 8: Add flavor to foods by using different seasonings Tip 9: Marinate meats in sauces or fruit juices for extra flavor Tip 10: If possible, light exercise (such as walking) before mealtimes may be helpful Tip 11: Have healthy snacks handy
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