Recipes - Nutrition For Children

4 Easy Ways to Make Healthier Choices

Make a few small nutritious changes and your family will start chowing down and eating better

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What to pay attention to and what to ignore to make healthier choices for your family - Parenting.com
Incorporate fruit and veggies into your kids' diets in ways they will love - Parenting.com
Worried about your child's nutrition? See which ingredients to skip - Parenting.com
A plan that's easy to follow, designed for moms and their families - Parenting.com
Good: Grapes
Better: Raisins
Why: A serving of raisins packs more iron. It also has more of the nutrient that kills cavity- and gingivitis-causing bacteria.

Good: Tomato
Better: Cherry tomato
Why: A serving of cherry tomatoes has more lycopene than a serving of regular

Good: OJ
Better: Orange
Why: Oranges have half the calories and just as much vitamin C as the juice

Good: Potato
Better: Sweet potato
Why: Sweet potatoes have more fiber for regularity and vitamin A to keep eyes healthy



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