Tips from Those in the Know
The United States Department of Agriculture,USDA has an extensive site for parents of preschool and elementary school age children featuring comprehensive nutrition plans, daily meal and snack plans for parents to reference and games that children can play that stress good eating habits. Go to:
http://fnic.nal.usda.gov/consumers/ages-stages/preschool-elementary-kids
Got a picky eater? The USDA has extensive information that can help parents get the picky eater to eat food necessary for good nutrition at
http://wicworks.nal.usda.gov/children/picky-eaters
Another great USDA site to visit for a personalized nutrition and physical activity plan, the ability to track your foods and physical activities to see how they stack up and to get tips and support to help you make healthier choices and plan ahead is:
https://www.supertracker.usda.gov/default.aspx