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In this brief segment, Dr. Cathy emphasizes that children will eat whatever foods they are regularly exposed to. She demonstrates this by showing Alessia, a child, happily chewing a plain baked sweet potato with a little corn and Cheerios on her tray, without any added sauces or processed foods. Dr. Cathy argues that parents should introduce wholesome, whole‑food options early—rather than relying on grilled cheese, chicken fingers, or french fries—to help children develop a taste for nutritious foods and establish lifelong healthy eating habits. She concludes by directing viewers to the website educatedpregnancy.com for more information.










