{"id":5562,"date":"2021-10-27T08:46:02","date_gmt":"2021-10-27T08:46:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vitalmonster.com\/?p=5562"},"modified":"2022-02-14T13:22:04","modified_gmt":"2022-02-14T13:22:04","slug":"growing-healthy-children-with-the-right-foods-and-habits","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vitalmonster.com\/it\/growing-healthy-children-with-the-right-foods-and-habits\/","title":{"rendered":"Growing Healthy Children with the Right Foods (and Habits)!"},"content":{"rendered":"

What children eat and drink during their early years can affect their health for many years to come. So what are you feeding them?<\/h2>\n

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Whether we love our veggies, despise mayonnaise (or all things white), or have a peculiar taste in food; the same eating habits we have now were developed as children. And our children will carry their eating habits with them for the rest of their lives — are we setting them up for success?<\/p>\n

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As parents and caregivers alike, it is our duty to guide children to develop healthy lifestyle habits to support good health for many years. Luckily, nutrition for kids<\/span><\/a>\u00a0follows the same basic principles as nutrition for adults. We all need vitamins, minerals, carbohydrates, protein, and fats. However, children simply need different amounts of these nutrients at different lifespan stages.<\/p>\n

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Eating daily different fruits and veggies, nuts and legumes we can stay healthy.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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Now, many of us struggle to develop and stick with the same healthy habits we want for our kids. This creates a double struggle. Trying to get the kiddos to eat healthily while we grapple with our own health difficulties. The best way to combat this? Practice healthy lifestyle habits<\/span><\/a>\u00a0together! When we make healthy habits family habits<\/em>, our children are better equipped to maintain healthy food choices throughout the years.<\/p>\n

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Nutrient Needs for Healthy Children<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Offering a wide range of foods once a child is eating solid foods is the best strategy to ensure adequate nutrition. Having not been exposed to these foods before, older children may be apprehensive and become those \u201cpicky eaters\u201d every parent fears. However, playing the numbers game is key here. Introducing new foods as many as 8-15 times may be needed to find a way the child will accept.<\/p>\n

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As children grow, their food intake varies to match. Depending on growth level and physical activity, a child\u2019s protein, vitamin, and mineral needs generally increase with age. So how can we ensure our children are receiving the right fuel for their growth and development? Consider these nutrient-dense foods<\/span><\/a>:<\/span><\/p>\n