DESTINY 2 Platforms: Xbox One, PS4, PC
Destiny arrived in 2014 to high expectations but it was soon clear that the game that developer Bungie wanted to make and the end result weren’t the same.
Bungie then worked tirelessly to make the product better, and Destiny 2 implements many of those changes.
Besides the new story, streamlined gameplay, reward system and new areas, Destiny 2 is a more gamer friendly version of the original. It might get players who were on the fence about the first game into its camp but is likely to do little to convert those who didn’t like the original.
Q What is considered normal eating behaviour?
A You can safely assume that kids who gain weight according to their growth chart are getting enough to eat, even if you believe they should be eating more. Children as young as 3-5 years old have demonstrated the ability to self-regulate their energy intake. Your child’s appetite depends on factors such as level of tiredness, activity levels and growth spurts.
Some children experience what’s known as a “food jag”. This is when a child gets fixated on a certain type of food or food group and refuses all other foods. It’s not clear how long such “food jags” last but they seldom affect a child’s overall nutritional status.
Q What can I do to help my child enjoy food more?
A • Offer a variety of nutritious foods. • Repeat exposure to foods (sometimes it can take up to 15 repeated exposures before a food is liked or tolerated). • Schedule meal and snack times (this makes eating a routine and helps to manage your child’s nutritional needs). • Provide more frequent but smaller meals. • Be your child’s role model when it comes to healthy eating. • Remove distractions at mealtimes such as TV, tablets and phones.
Q What should I avoid doing?
A • Don’t force your child to eat. • Don’t prepare separate or special meals for your child. • Don’t give rewards for trying new foods.
Q Why shouldn’t I pressurise my child to eat?
A Pressuring young children to eat may cause overeating, which may lead to excessive weight gain, or may cause them to eat even less as a result of stress. It may upset your child’s natural appetite control system, resulting in them ignoring their internal hunger and satiety cues.
Q When do kids need to take a supplement such as Pediasure ?
A If your’e concerned about your child’s diet, observe slow growth patterns, or if your child is falling behind in height and weight, this could be a good opportunity to introduce a drink-type nutritional supplementation
Drinks are well tolerated by most children and can be made into fun and tasty snacks using a variety of flavours like hot chocolate or fruit puree. Drinks are preferential because they’re easier to consume between meals than solid food, and may be more acceptable and manageable to a child. How do I get my child to eat more vegetables? Sometimes it’s not enough to just dish it onto their plates. Here are a few tips that can help your child get more fruit and vegetables into their diet:
Make a game of it. Print a picture of a rainbow and place on the fridge. Encourage your child to eat a fruit and vegetable each day from a different colour of the rainbow. For example, tomatoes and watermelon are red, berries and beetroot are purple, and mangoes and carrots are orange.
Build a vegetable garden. Children love getting their hands dirty. Show children how to plant vegetables and when ready harvest the vegetable to prepare together at dinner.
Blend it. Boost your child’s nutrition by blending fruit of your choice (such as berries, mango, banana or apple) with yoghurt and/or milk. Serve as a snack between meals. You can also blend diced vegetables like carrots, mushrooms, baby marrows and celery into favourite dishes like mince or soup.
Be a good role model. Set an example by allowing your child to see you trying new and interesting fruits and vegetables. Choose a fruit or vegetable at the supermarket and encourage your child to do the same.