- Make sure the portions are not too big. Too much food may appear overwhelming and thus diminishing appetite.
- Avoid force-feeding and making food an issue.
- Make sure the food you serve is in a form he can eat easily.
- Be sure there is an adequate interval between meals and snacks.
- Serve liquids at the end of the meal to avoid having him fill up on these.
- Avoid high-sugar foods and between-meal snacks, which may blunt his appetite. This includes juice before meals.
- Serve a variety of foods.
- Serve food in a colorful and creative way. Eye appeal stimulates the appetite.
- Make mealtime pleasant. The atmosphere at the table has an enormous effect on appetite, as well as proper digestion.
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