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Kids Health ">Kids' Health ABCs of Nutrition Learning the ABCs of nutrition is easy! The first thing you need to do is stock your home with healthy foods. Kids, especially younger ones, will eat mostly what's available at home. That's why it's important to control the supply lines - the foods that you serve for meals and have on hand for snacks. Follow these basic guidelines: Work fruits and vegetables into the daily routine, aiming for the goal of 5 servings a day. Keep fruits and vegetables on hand and ready to eat. Other good snacks include yogurt, peanut butter and celery, or whole-grain crackers and cheese. Serve lean meats and other good sources of protein, such as eggs and nuts. Choose whole-grain breads and cereals so your child gets more fiber. Limit fat intake by avoiding deep-fried foods and choosing healthier cooking methods, such as broiling, grilling, roasting and steaming. Limit fast food and other low-nutrient snacks, such as chips and candy. But don't completely ban favorite snacks from your home. Instead, make them "once-in-a-while" foods, so your child doesn't feel deprived. Limit sugary drinks, such as soda and fruit-flavored drinks. Serve water and milk instead. By drinking milk, kids boost their intake of calcium, which is important for healthy bones. Give your child a boost by adding healthy vitamin and mineral supplements to their diet. Henry's Markets carries the highest quality vitamin and mineral supplements including Yummi Bears Multi-Vitamin & Mineral Supplements and Nordic Naturals DHA For Kids. Wholesome and tasty, these supplements provide essential vitamins and mineral to keep kids growing healthy and strong. |
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