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Children's nutrition: 10 tips for picky eaters
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1. Respect your child's appetite — or lack of one
2. Stick to the routine
3. Be patient with new foods
4. Don't be a short-order cook
5. Make it fun
6. Recruit your child's help
7. Set a good example
8. Be creative
9. Minimize distractions
10. Don't offer dessert as a reward
9. Minimize distractions
Turn off the television and other electronic gadgets during meals. This will help your child focus on eating. Keep in mind that television advertising might also encourage your child to desire sugary or less nutritious foods.