Toddlers are notoriously picky eaters and yours is likely no exception. Following his first year of rapid growth, your toddler will gain weight more slowly during his second year and will need less food. This developmental change, combined with a toddler’s growing need for independence and his inability to sit still for prolonged periods, can turn the dinner table into a battleground.
When your toddler turns his nose up at a new food or refuses to eat or drink something that was a favorite at one time, don’t worry. For toddlers, what and how much they are willing to eat may vary daily. Just offer food that packs lots of nutrition in small doses and makes mealtime fun.
• Make Every Calorie Count-Children ages 1 to 3 years of age require 1,000 to 1,300 calories a day, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP). Nutrient-dense foods eaten at mealtime or as a snack will help keep your active toddler going.
Some of these foods, many of which are pleasing to even the most discriminating toddler palate, include pasta, peanut butter, potatoes, cheese, eggs, sweet potatoes, avocados and yogurt.
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