Kevin and Rita are concerned that their 3-year-old son James sometimes eats what appears to be too little and sometimes eats what appears to be too much. They should:

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Encouraging James to decide for himself when he is hungry and when he is full is the best choice because it allows him to start developing his own sense of hunger and fullness cues, which is important for long-term healthy eating habits. Allowing complete control over food choices (option A) can lead to an imbalanced diet and punishing James for not finishing all the food on his plate (option B) can lead to negative associations with food and eating. Rewarding with unhealthy foods (option D) can also lead to an imbalanced diet and reinforces the idea that desserts are rewards, which can lead to unhealthy relationships with food.

Kevin and Rita Are Concerned That Their 3-Year-Old Son James