Nutrition Toolkit

My kid(s) won't eat vegetables!

• Offer variety early
• Have a one-bite rule; at least they've tried it. Tastes change, so introduce the vegetable again next month, but don't make mealtime a battle!
• Be a role model; if you don't eat it (or eat it and complain) there's no way your kids are going to want to try it.
• Add vegetables to food they already like.
  For example:
  
  
  • Add steamed broccoli to macaroni
    & cheese.
  • Add pureed cooked carrots to
    spaghetti sauce.
  • Make zuchinni muffins.


• Melt cheese on top or sprinkle with parmesan.


• Let your kids help prepare or grow veggies.


• Serve vegetables raw with dip; often kids prefer them this way.