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What are some healthy eating tips for children?
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1. Serve a variety of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean protein, and low-fat dairy products at each meal.
2. Make sure meals and snacks are not too high in sugar, sodium, and saturated and trans fats.
3. Encourage your children to drink plenty of water instead of drinks that are high in sugar or caffeine.
4. Aim for the recommended number of daily servings of each food group, as suggested by the dietary guidelines.
5. Involve your children in age-appropriate meal planning and preparation tasks.
6. Make healthy snacking a regular part of your children’s diet.
7. Avoid using food as a reward or withholding food as a punishment.
8. Make physical activity an important part of your family life.