Questions to the Expert

Q: I have a child who is a picky eater, what can I do?

ANSWER: Having a picky eater can be frustrating for parents. Remember that a healthy child will not starve themselves, and forcing a child to eat is often impossible. Children are less likely to eat when there is tension and pressure from parents. Parents need to remember to be flexible and not force food, and that picky eaters often do better when they are not feeling rushed or upset. Remember that children go through different stages when it comes to eating, including different appetite levels. Getting a picky eater involved in meal planning and preparing can help because it will be their food and more likely to be eaten! Keep mealtimes relaxing and pleasant with the focus on being together.

Q: My child wants to eat eggs everyday, is this too many?
Answer: Parents and their kids will be happy to know that everyone can enjoy eggs every day! Many studies over the past
decades have shown that healthy people can eat up to two eggs a day without measurably raising their blood cholesterol levels. These clinical studies have also shown that reducing saturated fat in the diet has the greatest effect on blood cholesterol levels; it’s not the food cholesterol that raises blood cholesterol, it is the saturated fat. And, one large egg contains only 1.5 grams of saturated fat.