Nutrition Tips for Healthy Kids
Do you struggle to get your kids to make healthy choices? As parents we want the best for our kids, but busy schedules, picky eaters and food advertising make healthy eating a challenge!
On October 18, 206, Jill West, RDN provided tips and strategies to help Green Valley families be healthier while avoiding stress and food battles at home. She also talk about healthy snacks to bring for sports activities.
Click here for a copy of the presentation that she gave. You will learn:
- What is a balanced diet for elementary-aged kids
- Sugar: How much is too much
- Food Labels: How to separate facts from fiction (marketing hype)
- Healthy snack ideas for sports activities
- Kid-friendly recipes and resources
USEFUL BOOKS
Books For Parents:
Fearless Feeding: How to Raise Healthy Eaters from High Chair to High School,
by Jill Castle and Maryann Jacobsen
400 Moms: Discover What 400 Nutrition Experts Feed Their Kids!,
by Jill West, RD
How to Get Your Kid to Eat…But Not Too Much,
by Ellyn Satter, MSW, RD
Your Child’s Weight: Helping without Harming,
by Ellyn Satter, MSW, RD
Books For Kids:
Books For Kids:
The Monster Health Book: A Guide to Eating Healthy, Being Active & Feeling Great for Monsters and Kids!,
by Edward Miller (Ages 6-10)
Good Enough to Eat: A Kid’s Guide to Food and Nutrition,
by Lizzy Rockwell (Ages 5-9)
Healthy Foods from A to Z,
by Stephanie Maze and Renee Comet
Fueling the Teen Machine,
by Ellen Shanley and Colleen Thompson (Ages 12-18)
