Food choices fuel children’s active, changing bodies. For the nutrients in food they need to grow, have energy and stay healthy think about two main things: what you eat and how much.
- Eat Less Often…
Fats, oil and sweets that add extra calories and provide few nutrients or none at all (such as candy, soda, jelly, Popsicles, cream cheese, butter, salad dressing). - Eat Enough…
Low fat dairy foods for calcium and lean meats or beans for iron. - Eat More…
Fruits and vegetables than you’re used to eating. - Eat Plenty…
Whole grain breads, cereals rice and pasta as your best foods for energy. |