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Children have different nutritional needs and emotional needs based on their
age, growth and preferences. Each plan for a child is customized for their
individual needs while preserving their self esteem.
Dieting for children is usually not a good idea, it is more beneficial for them to learn to make healthy choices and be active and grow into their weight as they get taller. Children do need to learn about nutrition, portion sizes and hunger and fullness. Frequently they have learned to ignore their hunger and fullness and just eat because they like the flavor of foods. They also frequently overeat because they are bored, or the pantry isn't stocked with the foods you really want them to eat for good health and development.
It is important as a child grows into adolescence that they learn to choose foods on their own, without a parent becoming the "food police" and putting them on a strict diet or depriving them of their favorite foods. This sets up an unhealthy relationship with that parent, and takes the choice away from the child, which will make them rebel at some point, just as a part of their individualization-which is a natural step in their development.
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