Monthly Archives: January 2008

Every meal should be a happy meal! From early on, kids begin to develop preferences for certain foods and dislikes for others. It is important for parents to understand that their children have different nutritional needs at each age based […] Read more »

Your child’s daily calorie needs are different from your own. Understanding the appropriate amount of calories your child requires and the ways these calories are being spent is not always easy. So, here are some guidelines. The estimated amount of calories vary […] Read more »

(Continued) Understanding serving sizes can be challenging, especially when you try to determine appropriate portions for growing kids. Serving sizes on Nutrition Fact labels are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. So here is some help for feeding smaller stomachs. […] Read more »

(Continued) Children should drink daily up to 3 cups of milk. Getting enough calcium from milk and other dairy products is particularly important for kids, especially during phases of rapid growth. Among other health benefits, it will provide them with strong both and teeth […] Read more »

(Continued) Once you have determined the right calorie levels and the appropriate portion sizes from each food group, you can plan meals and snacks accordingly. Here are a few choices based on a daily food intake of 1,600 calories, just […] Read more »

When it comes to nutrition, kids are not like small adults. Their growing bodies have special needs and these differ with each age group as well. The following “Recipes for Kids” section is intended to help you make healthier choices for your children when […] Read more »

(Continued) Once you have determined the right calorie levels and the appropriate portion sizes from each food group, you can plan meals and snacks accordingly. Here are a few choices based on a daily food intake of 1,600 calories, just […] Read more »

(Continued) Cheese and Crackers Snacks between meals are important for active, growing children and teenagers. They should, however, add to their nutritional well-being, not interfere with it. Choose wisely what you put on the snack tray. For example, cheese and crackers […] Read more »

Nutrients are substances the body cannot make on its own but we have to have in order to maintain good health. There are six essential nutrient groups: Protein, fat, carbohydrates, vitamins, minerals and water. Ten “key” nutrients are essential for a child’s healthy growth and […] Read more »