3. Overfeeding

The child eats more food than necessary and consequently is not hungry when the time for the next meal comes around.

If the child often overeats, the body will adapts quickly by mentally readjusting its minimal value for satiety. The body will try to digest everything. This way the stomach and the bowels enlarge and the body will need more energy for digestion. The child will become tired, and the lack of exercise will lead to obesity. These are major steps toward a life full of disease, obesity, and lack of exercise.

It is important to remember that the child grows strong from receiving the right nutrients in the right quality, quantity and timing; not from excess food.

Serve moderate portion sizes and set mealtimes! Do not give your child more than is necessary!

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