How do I get my 12 year old to eat vegetables?
How much vegetables should a 12 year old eat?
Boys ages 4-8 years need to eat 1-1 ½ cups of fruit and 1 ½ cups of vegetables daily. Boys ages 9-13 years need to eat 1 ½ cups of fruit and 2 ½ cups of vegetables daily. Boys ages 14-18 years need to eat 2 cups of fruit and 3 cups of vegetables daily.
How do I get my older child to eat vegetables?
19 Ways to Get Kids to Eat (and Love) More Vegetables
- Mix veggies into favorite meals. …
- Continue to introduce (and re-introduce) vegetables. …
- Changing presentation can go a long way. …
- Appearance is important. …
- Keep trying! …
- Make it fun. …
- Let eating veggies be more interactive. …
- Incorporate more vegetables into a favorite dish.
Should I punish my child for not eating vegetables?
Do Not Force Your Child to Eat Rewarding your child for eating, punishing your child for not eating, or forcing your child to eat can reinforce poor behavior. Besides causing an unpleasant mealtime environment, these behaviors can create a picky eater or result in your child becoming overweight.
How do I get my teenager to eat vegetables?
Chop up veggies (peppers, carrots, celery) and toss them into your favorite chili recipe. If you don't like vegetables much, sneak them into foods you do enjoy (like grating carrots into tomato sauce or, again, zucchini into bread). It's a great way to get your veggies without having to taste them!
What should a 12 year old be eating?
Feeding Your Child — Ages 10-12
| Food Group | Suggested Servings |
|---|---|
| Meat/Protein* Beef, Pork, Fish, Poultry Eggs Peanut Butter | 4 daily |
| Fruit/Vegetables Fruit Fruit Juice Vegetables | 4-6 daily |
| Breads/Cereals Whole grain bread Hot cereal, rice, pasta Ready-to-eat cereal Crackers | 6-11 daily |
| Fats/Oils | 3 daily—significant source of calories |
How often should a 12 year old eat?
When Should Kids Snack? Most children and teens need to eat every three to four hours throughout the day to fuel their growing, active bodies and meet their MyPlate daily food plan.
What to do if a child refuses to eat vegetables?
Offer the vegetable and if your child refuses don't get upset, plead, or engage in lengthy discussions about the virtues of vegetables. Instead, move on to some other topic and try again another day. It may take 10 or more repetitions before your child is willing to try it.