As grandparents, we play an important role in our grandchildren’s lives and have a wonderful opportunity to promote healthy eating habits – no matter how often we see them!

If you’re interested in becoming a champion of healthy eating – read on!

Have a fussy grandchild? You’re not alone! It’s very common, and part of normal child development. The good news is food fussiness can be addressed.

Fun activities promoting healthy eating!

Infographic based on:

Jongenelis, M. I., Morley, B., Worrall, C., and Talati, Z. (2021). Grandparents’ perceptions of the barriers and strategies to providing their grandchildren with a healthy diet: A qualitative study. Appetite, 159. doi: 10.1016/j.appet.2020.105061.

Infographic based on:

Jongenelis, M. I., Morley, B., Pratt, I. S., and Talati, Z. (2020). Diet quality in children: A function of grandparents’ feeding practices. Food Quality and Preference, 83. doi: 10.1016.j.foodqual2020.103899.

Infographic based on:

Jongenelis, M. I., Talati, Z., Morley, B., and Pratt, I. S. (2019). The role of grandparents as providers of food to their grandchildren. Appetite, 134, 78-85. doi: 10.1016/j.appet.2018.12.022.

Infographic based on:

Robinson, A., Jongenelis, M. I., Morley, B., and Talati, Z. (2023). Exploring grandparents’ receptivity to and preferences for a grandchild nutrition-focused intervention: A qualitative study. Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health, 47 (1). doi: 10.1016/j.anzjph.2022.100001.