‘Tis the Season for Indulging: This Year, Give Children More of What They Need and Less of What They Don’tbr br While we often think of the holidays as a time of dietary challenges for adults, new data shows that it is critical that we also think about dietary choices for our children during this time of year.br br New findings from the Nestlé Feeding Infants and Toddlers Study (FITS) reveal that, as early as 12 to 24 months, children are beginning to develop unhealthy dietary patterns that may contribute to childhood obesity. These poor eating habits start early in life, and they mirror those of older children and adults; holiday time is no exception.