Best Food For Kids

You may know some adults and kids who worry about their weight and say they’re going on a diet. You might wonder if you should be on a diet, too. But the majority of kids do not need to — and should not — diet this way. Why? Let’s find out.

Dieting to Lose Weight

All foods and many drinks contains calories, a kind of energy. When someone diets to lose weight, the person is trying to eat fewer calories than the body uses. By doing this, the person may lose body fat and decrease his or her weight. Likewise, if a person eats more calories than the body uses, the person may gain weight. Read the rest of this entry »

1 American Cheese One slice has about 125 milligrams of bone-building calcium (children ages 1 to 3 need 500 milligrams a day; 4- to 8-year olds need 800 milligrams). As a melted topping, this mildly flavored cheese can make vegetables or pasta more enticing to picky eaters.

2 Baby Carrots Pack these beta-carotene-rich vegetables in sealed plastic bags to take along to school or soccer practice. For babies and young toddlers, steam carrots until soft, then cut into small pieces.

3 Baked Potato Serve this potassium-loaded, fiber-rich vegetable instead of greasy fries. It’s lower in fat and a great base for nutritious toppings like chili, beans, or steamed broccoli.

4 Breakfast Cereal Fortified cereal is a top source of numerous vitamins and minerals, including iron and the B-vitamin folate, which builds blood cells. If your kids won’t eat cereal that’s not sugary, combine a sweet brand with a less sugary variety. Read the rest of this entry »