Children benefit from having healthy set routines when it comes to food, sleep and exercise. And the earlier they get into them the better.
American research backs up my view and shows that sticking to simple family habits, such as having regular meals together, lowers the likelihood of obesity in young children. To read more: http://blogs.mirror.co.uk/dear-miriam/2010/03/10-great-tips-to-keep-your-chi.html