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The home is a central environment for toddlers [1], with caregivers helping toddlers develop daily habits and routines. Patterns developed in toddlerhood related to diet, sleep, and physical activity set the stage for lifestyle patterns throughout childhood and adolescence [2]. Toddlers’ increasing autonomy impacts their feeding behavior and may increase or restrict their food exposures. Dietary patterns established during toddlerhood often persist into adulthood, making toddlerhood an ideal time to increase children’s dietary diversity [1]. Toddlers benefit from parenting that is responsive, while ensuring that their introduction to the family meal includes exposure not only to nutrient-rich food but also to healthy mealtime behaviors.