While it may be tempting to forbid certain foods, experience tells usthis can make them more desirable. A more effective solution may be tointroduce an increasing degree of choice through a child's life as theymature. Few would deny that choice is a fundamental part of life andadults have a responsibility to help children to learn how to makeinformed choices.
Schools can encourage this process by involving pupils in decisionsabout meals and food available in vending machines or tuck shops. Thisinvolvement should, of course, be tailored to their age andunderstanding.
As children mature they need to understand the short- and long-termconsequences of their actions.
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