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Get your preschooler to try new foods by having them help you in the kitchen. Kids feel good about doing something “grownup.” Give them small jobs to do. Praise their efforts. Best of all, children are less likely to reject foods that they help to make.
As preschoolers grow, they are able to help out with different tasks in the kitchen. While the following suggestions are typical, children may develop these skills at different ages.
At 2 Years:
At 3 Years:
All that a 2-year-old can do, plus:
At 4 Years:
All that a 3-year-old can do, plus:
At 5 Years:
All that a 4-year-old can do, plus:
Tools provided through MyPlate and First 5 Nevada can help families get the support and resources they need to support healthy development!
MyPlate Tools and Resources:
First 5 Nevada Tools and Resources:
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Healthy Start is a federally funded program that aims to improve health outcomes in women during and after pregnancy and to reduce racial and ethnic differences in rates of infant death and adverse maternal health outcomes.
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The choices children make early in life regarding food can set the stage for long-term health. By offering a variety of nutrient-rich foods and making meals fun and engaging, parents and caregivers can instill a love for healthy eating.