News Now Finland – Staff Writer
Researchers found that a positive example from mothers was important to encourage children to eat more raw or cooked vegetables or fruit and berries. However, a positive example from fathers was most important when it came to eating veggies. “This shows that teaching children to eat their greens is not something mothers should be doing alone. A positive example set by both parents is important, as is their encouragement of the child” explains Kaisa Kähkönen, a Researcher and Nutritionist from the University of Eastern Finland.