2. the children energy expenditure by physical activity patterns,
physical activity preference, metabolic rate, enjoyment
of physical activity, encouraging children to be
active, providing opportunities to be active
The parents can influence the development of children
eating behaviour through a set of regulatory acts aimed at
helping children adapt to their environments:
. Sustenance: providing food, protection from environment
threats
. Stimulation
. Support
. Structure: organizing eating environments
. Surveillance: monitoring and control over eating