Myths About Feeding


IN THIS LESSON

Feeding Myths:

These are the most common myths that parents deal with every day when it comes to feeding their child.

  • Eating is the bodies number one priority.

  • Eating is instinctive

  • Eating is easy

  • Eating is a two step process. You sit down and you eat.

  • It is not appropriate to touch or play with your food.

  • If a child is hungry enough they will eat.

  • Children only need to eat three times a day.

  • Refusal to eating is linked to behavioral or organic problems.

  • Certain foods can only be eaten at certain times during the day.

  • Mealtimes are a proper social occasion.