Each March, the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (formerly the American Dietetic Association) encourages Americans to return to the basics of healthy eating by consuming the recommended amounts of fruits, vegetables, grains, proteins and dairy through a month- long campaign called “National Nutrition Month.”
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Chances are, your child has already tried a sports drink or energy drink. In the past few years these drinks have become increasingly popular with children and adolescents.
In fact, they are so popular that the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recently issued a report about the safety of these drinks for children.
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One of the best ways to help your children develop healthy eating habits is to simply eat dinner together as a family. According to CHOC pediatrician Mark Colon, M.D., studies have shown that children whose families regularly eat dinner together are less likely to suffer from eating disorders.
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