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    Why is child nutrition


    important?

    Nutrition is important at every age.


    Your children need proper nutrients
    stay healthy and strong, and grow up
    healthy and strong. Nutrition for
    children can also help establish a
    foundation for healthy eating habits
    and nutritional knowledge that your
    child can apply throughout life.

    What nutrients do children


    need?

    An easy way to ensure that children


    get the nutrients they need is by
    choosing healthy foods for them to
    eat.

    Choose lean protein from sources


    such as poultry, beans, seafood, nuts
    and seeds.

    Eat fresh, canned, or frozen fruits


    and vegetables every day. Look for
    canned and frozen options without
    added fats or sugars. Fruits should
    be in 100% juice or water.
    Choose whole grain foods such as
    breads, cereals, and pastas that are
    high in fiber.

    Look for low fat dairy such as milk,


    cheese, and yogurt for adults and
    kids in your family. Babies should
    not have dairy products till they’re
    one year old. The American
    Academy of Pediatrics recommends
    whole milk for babies 12 to 24
    months, unless your infant is
    gaining too much weight. Ask your
    doctor if you’re not sure.

    It’s also important to limit added


    and refined sugars, refined grains,
    sodium, trans, fats, saturated fats,
    and foods that are low in nutrients.

    Dietary Guidelines for


    Americans 2015-2020 can help
    you determine the amount of
    nutrients and calories your child
    needs each day.

    Tips for child nutrition

    Teach the importance of good


    nutrition, and help your children
    establish healthy eating habits. The
    more your child understands about
    nutrition, the more excited he will be
    about eating healthy.

    Learn to read nutrition labels.

    Nutrients are important, but portion


    size matters too.

    Half of your child’s plate should be


    fruits and vegetables.

    Choose fresh foods over highly


    processed foods.

    How you cook and prepare foods can


    affect the nutritional value. For
    example, try grilling, steaming,
    baking, or broiling vegetables
    instead of frying or boiling them.

    It’s not just food that’s important.


    Drink water or low fat milk instead
    of sugary, sweetened drinks.

    Different foods provide different


    nutrients, so make sure your child
    gets a good variety of fruits and
    vegetables.
    Find nutritious foods that children
    enjoy.

    Try fruit for dessert.

    Speak to your child’s


    pediatrician for any questions or
    concerns regarding your child’s diet.

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