Commercials and television programs have often reflected this universal questions by making jokes about it, but most nutritionists are not laughing. Vegetables contain many necessary vitamins, including A, C, beta carotene and trace elements. They also contain a great deal of fiber, which helps combat constipation and digestive disorders plus is low in calories, which helps with weight control.

The younger the child the easier it is to change an attitude, and this is especially true with nutrition. Children are not born disliking vegetables, it is learned behavior.

Start From Birth

Try to delay giving your infant solids until atleast 3 to 6 months of age. A baby needs to know how it tastes in its natural taste.

Vegetables as a Main Dish

Try serving vegetable first, before any other part of the meal, taking advantage of your childs impatient to eat. Also try making the vegetable the main dish occasionally.

No Distractions , Please

When you want your child to broccoli, do not serve it at the same time as french fries. If there is desert, dont offer it until everything else is served and eaten.

Serve Attractively

Try to make your servings of vegetables both varied and attractive. Many Vegetables come in beautiful colors and can look very festive when served.

Keep Trying

If your child doesn't like peas cooked, try serving them slightly frozen. The name of the game here is creativity but without completely disguising the vegetables.

Finger Foods

Children are perpetually hungry and always looking for yet another snack. Young children are especially interested in foods that they can handle by themselves. Vegetables are perfect in this case. Having a low-fat vegetables dips or salad dressings can also increase the chance of your children enjoying these healthy treats.

Gardening

One of the most and best ways to generate an interest in vegetable and all growing things is to have your own garden.

Forced Feeding

No matter what route you decide to follow in trying to persuade your children to eat vegetables, never force them into eating anything. Forcing food can result in frustration and anger for both parent and child and cause children to develop a negative attitude toward vegetables in general.

Be Persistent

Vegetables are essential for good nutrition in growing children but, sometimes even the most dedicated and ingenious parents cannot convince their offspring to partake of that food group. The best course to follow is a combination of persistence and patience.

Thank your for reading and I hope this will help to you.