Naturally Nutritious

• Did you know that pesticide levels in children who eat a diet of conventionally produced food are six times higher than those who eat a diet of organic food? ¹
• Eat organic! Organic fruit has up to 58% more antioxidants than non-organic fruit. Antioxidants can help prevent heart disease and cancer! ²
• Try to eat poultry and meats free of hormones and antibiotics. Children who eat a hormone-free and antibiotic-free diet have stronger immune systems and fewer allergies.
• Cut back on the junk! Kids bodies need all the help they can get to grow into healthy adults. Limit your child's processed food intake.

Feast on Fiber!

• Brown is better. Eat more whole grains. Simply switch from white flour and rice products to whole grain crackers, pasta, bread, and brown rice.

Gobble Your Greens

• Did you know that 25-30% of children aged 9 to 24 months do not eat ANY fruits and vegetables in a day? 50% of all children 2 to 18 years old eat less than one serving daily!⁴
• Did you know that children who eat a balanced diet perform better in school? They have the necessary fuel to feed their minds and bodies.
• The USDA recommends eating at least 5 servings of fruits and vegetables everyday to provide the body with the necessary nutrients. Encourage children to eat as many colored foods as possible each day the most colorful foods tend to be fruits and vegetables. Turn this into a game and ask, "How many colors can you eat today?" Learn more by visiting http://www.mypyramid.gov/kids/index.html
• Glance at a Food Guide Pyramid before dinner to confirm that all food groups have been included in the days' diet.
• Discuss which food groups are represented when you share a family meal together.

Exercise!

• Physically fit children generally have better memory, concentration, and energy levels and are more inclined to carry their physical and emotional health into adulthood.