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Many factors affect how quickly your child will grow, and making sure she or he gets all the right nutrients will help keep growth rates on track. If your child is eating a variety of nutritious foods every day, but continues to be at the lower end of the growth spectrum, nutrient-enhanced beverages like BOOST^® KID ESSENTIALS Nutritionally Complete Drink can provide added support.

Sometimes feeding your child all the nutritious foods they need is difficult especially if he or she is a typical picky eater. Your child may be very stubborn about what he or she will eat, and by continually refusing healthy foods, getting the nutrients needed to grow may be challenging. Some tips to help your child eat better include:

• Make mealtime fun. Cut food into shapes and arrange them into smiley faces before having your child eat them.
• Slip veggies into soups or baked goods to help your child get vitamins and minerals without a fuss
• Serve child-sized portions so your child is not overwhelmed by the amount of food on his or her plate.
• Offer variety a food that is refused today may get a better reception tomorrow.
• Provide nutritious drinks like BOOST^® KID ESSENTIALS Nutritionally Complete Drink, which will offer your child a delicious and healthy option to get vitamins, minerals and energy at home and on the go.

Talking to your physician will help determine what solutions are best for you and your child.