Show CHILDS appetite DEFENDS LARGELY ON environment awde aside from the element of 0 tood itself there are other factors actors upon which a normal healthy appetite depends according to miss eina all AIl iler ller e extension x t easl on nutritionist ot of the utah S state t a t c agricultural college the general buoyancy and ghys phys physical acal vigor of 0 the indar individual bidual are arc measures which stimulate the appetite out afi door exercises acl baths sleep sleeping ing out ot of doors physical comfort sufficient sleep pleasant surroundings roun dings and cheerful dispositions create a favorable effect upon ones desire tor for food the childs out of door activities must be well balanced with rest and relaxation periods it if he plays too vigorously he often comes to the table too tired to eat cat A ten minute rest period just before the meal will help to remove this difficulty A rest period just after the meal helps to get the di gestick organs started to work effectively see that the child la Is physically comfortable Is lie free from tight or restricting clothing does he wear a rubber bib or other garment which cause excessive perspiration anil and restlessness and danger of catching cold from overheating lias has he been to the toilet and are his hands handi washed just be before ore eating some of 0 the factors which have a demoralizing effect upon a healthy appetite are illness mental depression hurry fatigue excitement anger worry tear fear eating in crowded noisy places and undesirable environments on ments all of these conditions are unrelated to any specific food yet the child reacts very quickly to them and they have much to do in determining his attitude toward forming good food habits illness often is a means of developing a finicky appetite in a child who has previously been a good eater the added attention and anxiety on the part of the parents durer during the illness and convalescent period should be avoided in the presence of the child the meal hour should be the most pleasant time of the day it if the child is to be interested in the process of taking his toad and also it if he is to digest it ft normally after he has eaten it miss sillier points out tho the muscular waves of the and intestines are entirely stopped during time of emotional stress digestion of food is delayed and various disturbances result very few cases ages of food prejudices for any particular food are even connected vall tile the food itself the dislike Is usually with some situation which Is responsible tor for his refu refusing sing the food on most occasions the parents cause these situations |