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RAISING HEALTHY EATERS 607<br />

THE DIVISION OF RESPONSIBILITY<br />

The gold st<strong>and</strong>ard for feeding children is Ellyn Satter’s Division of Responsibility (sDOR). Ellyn<br />

Satter is a dietitian, family therapist, <strong>and</strong> internationally recognized authority on eating <strong>and</strong><br />

feeding. The Division of Responsibility outlines the optimal relationship between parent <strong>and</strong><br />

child when it comes to feeding: the parent determines the what, where, <strong>and</strong> when of feeding,<br />

<strong>and</strong> the child chooses how much to eat <strong>and</strong> whether to eat from the foods provided. 2<br />

The parents’ jobs with feeding:<br />

• Provide structured, sit-down meals <strong>and</strong> snacks at predictable times<br />

• Decide what foods will be offered at meals <strong>and</strong> snacks<br />

• Make mealtimes pleasant<br />

• Teach table manners<br />

• Only offer water between meal <strong>and</strong> snack times; no other foods or beverages<br />

• Be considerate of food preferences, but don’t cater to likes <strong>and</strong> dislikes<br />

• Trust your child knows how much food to eat <strong>and</strong> will grow into the body right for<br />

them<br />

The child’s jobs with feeding:<br />

• Eat the amount of food he or she needs<br />

• Learn to eat a variety of foods that are offered at family meals<br />

• Have good table manners<br />

• Grow into the body that is right for him or her<br />

VIDEO: “FEAST: Division of Responsibility” by United Way for Southeastern Michigan, Youtube<br />

(January 23, 2019), 4:22

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