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Nutrition plays an important role in a child's overall health. Here are some tips and nutrition ideas for your family:
  • Limit Juice Consumption
    The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that children have less than 6 ounces per day
     
  • Limit Soda Consumption
    Water is always a healthy choice
     
  • Drink 1% or Skim Milk
    Whole milk has 8 grams of fat and 180 calories per 8 ounces, 2% has 5 grams and 150 calories 
     
  • Eat 5-a-Day Fruits and Vegetables
    Everyone can benefit from eating more fruits and vegetables, only 2 percent of U.S. children reach the recommended 5-A-Day
     
  • Choose Whole Grains
    Grains are an important source of fiber, and eating fiber helps a person feel full longer  child eating watermelon
     
  • Eat Breakfast
    Skipping morning meals has been associated with poorer school performance and increased cravings for sweets and snack foods later in the day; breakfast (like all meals) should include some protein, carbohydrate, and a fruit or vegetable 
     
  • Make Healthy Choices at Restaurants
    Some healthy choices when eating out include grilled chicken, salads with low-fat dressing, or a small plain hamburger - remember that "super-size" foods are often enough calories to feed 2-3 adults
Recipes
 
The Pediatric Fitness team has compiled a list of delicious recipes that can help your child enjoy healthful meals and snacks.
 
 

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