TIPS OF HEALTHY DRINKS, SNACKS AND FOOD FOR 2-5 YEARS OLD

Drinks:

• ·        Make sure your child drink 100% juice and not juice that contains added sugar.
• ·         Avoid  your children to drink sodas or soft drinks
• ·         Avoid juice that contains added sugar like Kool-Aid
• ·         Avoid sport drinks like Gatorade.

Snacks:

• ·         Chopped pieces of fruit and vegetables and try to be creative with the food so the children can eat them more easily.
• ·         Pita bread and hummus are healthy for them.
• ·         Low-fat yogurt with fruit or cereal.
• ·         Whole-grain crackers with low-fat cheese and peanut butter.
• ·         Avoid French fries and chips.
• ·         Avoid candies, chocolate, cookies and cakes.
• ·         Avoid ice cream and frozen desserts.

Food:

• ·         Children should eat 2 cups of dairy a day. Dairy Food is food that provides calcium, potassium and vitamin D.
• ·         Children should eat 3-5 ounces of meat and beans a day.
• ·         Children should eat 3-5 ounces of grains a day. Fiber, B vitamins and minerals are considered grains.
• ·         Children should eat 1-1 ½ cups of fruit a day.
• ·         Children should eat 1-2 cups of vegetables a day.