In a rapidly changing world, it can sometimes be confusing trying to understand what to do and what not to do as far as your child’s health is concerned. This is particularly true for picky eaters. Proper nutrition is essential to the growth and development of your children. Improper nutrition can stunt your child’s growth, weaken their immune system, increase the risk of developmental and behavioral problems. and increase risk of future health issues, such as osteoporosis and type 2 diabetes later in life. What many parents fail to realize is that eating habits (or dietary habits) are learned behaviors. They are habits that are instilled in us from the very moment we started eating semi-solid food as an infant. It is essential to teach children how to eat healthy and live healthy right from the beginning because these are habits that they will carry with them throughout their lives. Very few people truly realize or think about the fact that what a child does or does not eat can impact their health later in life, but it really does! Parents and other elders in the family need to make sure they are modelling proper dietary and lifestyle habits for the younger generation. Children learn a lot from watching what we do or do not do! Take the time to today to learn how to instill healthy eating habits in your children and make healthy nutritious meals that will meet the needs of your family as a whole!