India, Aug. 12 -- Feeding a child is more than just filling their stomachs. The eating patterns and habits that parents imbibe in their children have long-term effects on their health.

In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Dr Ravi Malik, paediatrics, MAMC, founder and medical director, Malik Radix Healthcare, said, "The habits we build around food in early years can impact everything from a child's emotional well-being to their long-term risk of chronic disease." Also read | Want to boost your child's gut health? Pediatrician shares 6 simple food swaps

The paediatrician shared 5 common feeding mistakes that parents often make:

Offering treats for eating well or giving punishment for not eating food may seem harmless, but it can create an ...