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A Parent's Guide to Nutrition for Kids - Part 2

Lessons 2-4: Breakfast, Flexibility and Limits


Tuna and Coleslaw Wrap
Serves 4
1 can (6 ounces) tuna, drained
1-1/2 cups shredded cabbage
1/2 cup crushed pineapple, drained
1/4 cup reduced-fat coleslaw dressing
4 (8-inch diameter) whole wheat tortillas

In a bowl, add the tuna, cabbage, pineapple, and dressing. Stir to mix evenly. Top each tortilla with one-fourth of the mixture. Fold both sides of tortilla up over the filling and roll to close.

Lesson 4: Reasonable Limits
  • Forbidding goodies entirely is almost guaranteed to send your kids straight to the vending machines at school. Rather than taking an extreme measure, pick snacks and desserts that are lower in fat, sugar and salt, and set limits on frequency and portion sizes. It is never too early to teach your kids how to structure their meals and snacks.

  • Schedule times when food will be available for your family to eat. Family meals provide chances to nutritiously refuel the body, while reducing the distracted snacking and overeating that occurs while you and your kids watch TV and play computer games but aren't truly hungry. Learn more about The Benefits of Eating Together.

  • Never force, coerce, bribe, or nag your kids to eat certain foods. Serve well-balanced meals and snacks that include foods that you know your kids like, along with things they should be eating. When you eat healthy meals and snacks in front of your children, they'll gradually start nibbling the good stuff too!
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Becky Hand
Becky is a registered and licensed dietitian with almost 20 years of experience. She teaches prenatal classes and counsels individuals, helping women eat right and stay fit before, during and after their pregnancies.
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