During the preschool years, when parents encourage their children to clean their plates they gradually replace internal control of eating with external signals potentially leading to obesity.

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Research suggests that when parents encourage their children to clean their plates, they may be promoting overeating and potentially replacing internal cues of hunger and fullness with external signals. This can contribute to a higher risk of developing obesity.

During the Preschool Years, When Parents Encourage Their Children to Clean