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Snacks are
a great way to refuel. Small children need snacks to meet their
high-energy needs. You do not have to cut out treats such as
cookies, chips or ice-cream to keep a
healthy diet…just limit how often and how much these types
of snacks are offered.
- The
best snacks are rich in nutrients, carbohydrates, and protein, as
well as Vitamins A and C.
- Vary
the color, texture and consistency of snacks.
- Mix
crunchy, creamy, colorful, sweet and spicy foods.
- Serve
low fat or skim milk, yogurt & pudding. Serve
high protein foods
such as turkey or chicken.
- Serve
a bean dip with
baked tortilla chips.
- Serve
no-sugar cereals such as
Chex or
Cheerios.
- Allow
children to assist in snack preparation.
- Slice
fruits and
vegetables into small pieces and remove seeds and pits.
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Introduce one food item at a time along with an old favorite.
MEET OUR NEW FRIEND "CHARLES THE CHEF" HE LOVES FOOD AND HE WANTS
TO TEACH
US HOW HEALTHY FOODS CAN HELP OUR BODIES!
Food and
Nutrition
Let's play some games!
Click on the link below for fun with food and nutrition!
You're in Charge of
What Is Served!
If you're a working parent, you may feel guilty about being away
from home. Sometimes working parents try to make it up to
children by giving them food that they know they like.
By
offering these types of food choices, you might avoid mealtime
hassles, but you aren't teaching your children about
healthy diets
and the varieties of food from all the different food groups.
If your
children have already learned to refuse what is served, changing
won't be easy. Just remember that you are in charge of what is
served. You may want to let your children help with simple food
preparation so they will feel more involved.
If you
have this problem with your children, you aren't alone. Helping
children understand a healthy diet is hard work, but the rewards
of good health, reduced risk of disease and an overall positive
attitude toward eating are well worth the effort.
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