Healthy eating for your child
Offer your child healthy foods for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks. Include fruit, vegetables, whole grains, protein, and milk. This gives him or her the energy to learn, be active, and stay healthy. If you have trouble getting your child to eat fruits or vegetables, try offering at least one for every meal and snack. Your child learns best from watching you. Be a role model and eat more fruits and vegetables yourself. Remember, it’s your child’s job to decide how much to eat. Start with smaller portions and don’t ask him or her to clean his or her plate. This helps your child learn to listen to his or her natural hunger and fullness cues. For more tips on helping your child eat well, visit choosemyplate.gov/health-and-nutrition-information.