Tip of the day: Choose healthful foods for your children [SIZE=-1]Set good eating habits for your children at an early age and try to stick with them. Healthy eating starts right after birth when mothers should consider breast-feeding infants for at least 4 to 6 months, if possible. Once food is introduced, pay attention to those with high nutritional value. And if at first your child refuses them, try again. Serve foods low in saturated fat, trans fat, cholesterol, salt (sodium), and added sugars.
There are several sources, including your child's pediatrician, to help you choose the best foods for your children. The Department of Agriculture offers helpful information and nutritional tips for the whole family, including a Web site, mypyramid.gov for teaching kids good nutrition.
Read more on helping your children maintain healthy habits.*
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