Like many people, you may find it hard to prepare a nutritious breakfast for your child in the morning as you are rushing out the door. You’ve probably heard, too, that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, yet too many Americans skips breakfast. Encourage your child to […]
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Healthier Snacking
Snacks are the perfect way to give you an energy boost between meals, but many prepackaged snacks are highly processed and contain a lot of sugar, salt, fat, artificial colorings, and flavorings. Fruits, vegetables, whole grain foods, low-fat dairy products, and lean proteins are healthy foods that make great snacks. […]
Important Nutrition for Health and Growth
Children Need a Variety of Foods Throughout childhood, it is important that the diet include a variety of foods for proper growth and development. The USDA’s MyPlate is a guide to help you build a healthy plate at every meal. The principles of MyPlate apply to a child’s diet as […]
