How to wean children off JUNK FOOD

Dr. Mamata Panda is Senior Consultant - Paediatrics, CARE Hospitals, Bhubaneswar view on Junk Foods

- DR.MAMATA PANDA

My five-year-old son loves junk food and processed snacks. He especially loves chocolate biscuits. How can I motivate him to eat healthy food?

Reshmi Kiran, Mumbai

As toddlers transition from early childhood, parents are confronted with the challenge of controlling children's consumption of fast food and processed snacks. In metro cities in particular, the accessibility and availability of these unhealthy options poses challenges to instilling healthy eating in young children. My suggestions: 

Parents play a pivotal role in shaping their children's eating habits. Model healthy eating behaviour by demonstrating a preference for nutritious, homemade foods. This will set a powerful example for young children.