Food & Nutrition
Providing healthy and nutritious meals is one of the most important things you can do to get your child to develop healthy eating habits for life. Parents and caregivers an also help make schools healthier by working with your child’s school to limit foods and drinks high in sugar, solid fat and salt.
What Should my Child be Eating Daily?
- Nutrition Guidelines
- Tips for Picky Eaters
- Top 10 Brain Foods
– Salmon
– Eggs
– Peanut Butter
– Whole Grains
– Oats/Oatmeal
– Berries
– Beans
– Colorful Veggies
– Milk & Yogurt
– Lean Beef (or Meat Alternative)
- 10 Snacks Kids Can Make Themselves
– Veggies and Dip
– Fruit and Cheese Kabobs
– Yogurt Parfaits
– Ants on a Log
– Cinnamon or Peanut Butter Toast
– Toasted Cheese Sandwich
– Microwave Popcorn
– Microwave Pizza
– Fruit Smoothies
– Edamame
Delicious Healthy Recipes for the Whole Family
Your family eating habits have a major influence on your child’s eating habits.
- KidsHealth: Healthy Recipes for Families
- Super Healthy Kids: Blog with fun recipes and meal plans
