Zoning is easy for kids if they have a good palette already, but in essence I feed my daughter exactly what I eat, which we have done since she was 1 years old. I ensure it’s the right proportions, and she can eat as much or as little as she likes. The only rule is that if she doesn’t finish, the left overs have to be the right proportions too (meaning she must have eaten a balanced meal).

This approach has the benefit of being an educational point as to what is protein, carbs and fat, something my daughter has grasped surprisingly easily, I don’t think we give kids enough credit sometimes. It also reinforces her choices outside of the home, with school meals for example, as to what are well proportioned portion sizes.