Role Modeling: Effective Mealtime Strategies

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[00:00:00.670](upbeat music)
[00:00:09.297](folk music)
[00:00:12.990]Let's take a look at some strategies
[00:00:15.130]to help adults be effective role models
[00:00:17.780]to encourage children to eat healthy.
[00:00:21.280]Sit at the table with the children while they are eating.
[00:00:25.010]This has many advantages.
[00:00:27.850]You can model appropriate table manners.
[00:00:30.670]Great job taking vegetables.
[00:00:33.030]What's your favorite part?
[00:00:34.600]You can help motor development
[00:00:36.840]by teaching children to serve themselves
[00:00:39.350]by practicing scooping and pouring.
[00:00:41.920]Okay, can I help you scoop it?
[00:00:48.100]You can monitor them
[00:00:49.410]to ensure their safety and prevent choking hazards.
[00:00:53.720]It also gives you an opportunity to model healthy eating,
[00:00:57.030]have good conversations, and above all,
[00:01:00.270]make mealtime a pleasant experience for everyone.
[00:01:03.780]Oh, look at this big piece of broccoli.
[00:01:08.040]Look at this one, Megan.
[00:01:08.880]Oh, you have a bigger piece.
[00:01:11.230]Eat the same foods as the children during mealtimes.
[00:01:15.330]This is important because when children see you eating
[00:01:19.400]healthy foods such as fruits, vegetables, milk,
[00:01:23.410]they'll be more likely to eat them, too.
[00:01:26.230]Eat the food at least twice in front of the children
[00:01:29.930]to encourage them to try new, healthier foods.
[00:01:34.706]Mm.
[00:01:36.960]This pineapple is so juicy and sweet.
[00:01:41.470]What's sweet?
[00:01:46.085](child mumbles)
[00:01:47.060]And it's fresh.
[00:01:49.680]Can I have pineapples?
[00:01:51.710]Yes, you may.
[00:01:53.843]It's because it's sweet,
[00:01:55.090]I think that's why we eat a lot of it.
[00:01:57.100]Sweet and it's juicy,
[00:01:59.670]especially when it's hot out, we like stuff that's juicy.
[00:02:04.690]Physically prompt children to try the foods.
[00:02:08.040]Gently move the bowl of the food towards the child
[00:02:11.290]and ask them if they would like to try it.
[00:02:14.800]Look at this, colorful vegetables.
[00:02:17.800]What kind of vegetables do you see in there?
[00:02:19.760]They look so tasty, would you like some?
[00:02:22.980]Okay.
[00:02:25.410]Be positive.
[00:02:26.890]Sometimes, adult role models don't like certain foods.
[00:02:31.020]But it is still important to maintain a positive attitude
[00:02:34.960]about healthy foods and trying new foods.
[00:02:38.210]Because the kids are watching you and they mimic you.
[00:02:41.810]I better drink some milk
[00:02:42.920]because it will keep my muscles so strong.
[00:02:46.670]Thought you'll pick up the whole (mumbles)
[00:02:48.940]Yes.
[00:02:53.840]Maybe tomorrow I'll come in, I'll be taller
[00:02:55.910]because I drank milk.
[00:02:57.970]Yeah, then you would be stronger maybe.
[00:03:00.845](mumbles)
[00:03:02.470]Provide repeated exposure to a variety of foods.
[00:03:06.200]Research has shown that children will eventually try a food
[00:03:10.430]after they have had eight to 10 opportunities
[00:03:13.500]to experience the food,
[00:03:15.170]so keep offering children a variety of foods
[00:03:18.720]and don't give up if they don't try it the first time.
[00:03:22.900]Who's tried their green beans
[00:03:23.960]and would like more green beans?
[00:03:24.947]Me, me.
[00:03:27.119]Would you take some
[00:03:27.952]and pass them to your friends?
[00:03:28.785]Your friends would like some more, too.

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