DID YOU KNOW…35% of elementary children eat no fruit and
20% eat no vegetables on a given day. Expand your child’s diet
and introduce more fruits and vegetables!
Throughout the day, be sure to make food selections from all
foods groups. It is important to balance your choices and
include a variety of foods to ensure you are getting all the
necessary nutrients, vitamins, and minerals.
- Plan meals ahead to ensure that a variety
of foods are eaten throughout the week.
- Try not to get stuck in a rut and include
a variety of fruits, vegetables, grains, meats, poultry,
meat alternatives, dairy products, etc.
- Every time you grocery shop, buy a new
food and introduce it to the family. Have the children help
prepare the food and they may be more willing to try it.
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