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Helping kids have healthy eating habits - Fox 61
Dietitians say children should get three meals a day and two to three snacks.
As we start a new school year, parents are being mindful of what they’re packing in those school lunches. But feeding children healthy meals and snacks, isn’t always easy.
“Eating properly affects how we feel. it affects our mood it affects our brain, so if we're not fueling our bodies then we're not going to be able to function properly,” said Katherine Shary, a registered and licensed dietitian with Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Strong4Life.
Dietitians say children should get three meals a day and two to three snacks. Those snacks should have two food groups. Some examples given: yogurt and a side of crackers, hummus with veggies or pita, a cheese stick with fruit or a slice of bread with peanut butter and banana slices. Parents can also plan to use different food groups at lunch.
Dietitians say children should get three meals a day and two to three snacks.
As we start a new school year, parents are being mindful of what they’re packing in those school lunches. But feeding children healthy meals and snacks, isn’t always easy.
“Eating properly affects how we feel. it affects our mood it affects our brain, so if we're not fueling our bodies then we're not going to be able to function properly,” said Katherine Shary, a registered and licensed dietitian with Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Strong4Life.
Dietitians say children should get three meals a day and two to three snacks. Those snacks should have two food groups. Some examples given: yogurt and a side of crackers, hummus with veggies or pita, a cheese stick with fruit or a slice of bread with peanut butter and banana slices. Parents can also plan to use different food groups at lunch.