Fruit is nourishing for the body and delicious to eat....a combination that helps us be healthy! Most kids love fruit, so it makes the perfect snack to feed your little one!
Recommendations:
MyPlate recommends that children 4-8 years old eat 1.5 cups of fruit every day.
What counts as a cup? In general: 1 cup of fruit, 1 cup of 100% juice, or 1/2 cup of dried fruit.
Tips for parents:
- Make fruit easily accessible. Example: wash and put fruit in a bowl where your child can reach it
- Action speaks louder than words! Eat fruit in front of and with your children
- Make a fruit salad together. Let your child chose which fruits to use. This Cookie Cutter Fruit Salad is a great option that kids will love!
- Fruits make a yummy dessert. Mix fruit with yogurt to make a fresh fruit parfait!
- Remember that fresh fruits are always better than juice
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