Me-size meals - healthy  portion sizes for kids

Kids seem to grow up so quickly these days. They often like to be treated like grown ups, before they’ve really grown up.

This can also be true when it comes to mealtimes, when kids often end up with the same amount of food on their plates as grown ups.

But when they eat more than their bodies need, it converts to stored fat in their bodies. So many families are making a conscious effort to serve kids kid-sized portions. It’s common sense really.

That way you might even begin to see clean plates coming back, and if they really are still hungry, it’s OK to give them some seconds.

Healthy kids' portions - what other families are doing

Lisa wanted to cut down on Jack’s dinner portions

"I wanted to get out of the habit of giving Jack the same food as his dad. He loves to copy him and doesn’t understand that he’s half the size, so needs less food! I bought him a smaller Jack-sized plate and let them all serve themselves - he feels grown up and just like dad, but doesn’t end up eating huge platefuls."

Emily wanted her family to eat together more

"Sam loves eating at the table when all the family get together and he seems to eat much more slowly and nicely, rather than bolting it down as usual - so he actually ends up eating less. I try to make sure we eat together at least twice a week."

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