Kids in the Kitchen

 

Kids are "Cooking up Good Nutrition" by practicing meal preparation... Everything from shopping in the grocery store to meal planning and preparation in the kitchen.

Get involved and learn about good nutrition and healthy eating. Learn about the benefits of eating more fruits and vegetables. Learn how to avoid foods with empty calories, foods with no nutritional value.

Getting involved in the kitchen is fun! There are plenty of fun ways to liven up snack time using healthy fruits, vegetables, and cheeses. You will love creating and eating fun-to-make snacks with your kids in the kitchen!

 

 

Kids in the Kitchen

There are plenty of fun ways to liven up snack time using healthy fruits, vegetables, and cheeses. Kids will love creating and eating fun-to-make snacks with you in the kitchen! 

Snacking Tips for Parents

• Plan ahead and buy healthy snacks when you shop. You will save money and make healthier choices than if you or your children buy snacks on the go.
• Provide kids with choices and make those choices nutritious.
• Pre-portion your child's snacks into small plastic bags for on-the-go use.
• Combine snacks from at least two food groups to pack more nutrients into your child's diet; it will be more filling and help them get through to the next meal.
• And remember... space snacks far enough between meals so appetites are not spoiled!

Two Simple Steps to Delicious and Nutritious Snacks
Katie-Jeffery-Lunn, MS, RD, CDN, LDN

Healthy, Fun Snacks and Desserts for the Whole Family
Reyna Franco, MS, RD, CDN

Healthy, Tasty, and Creative Snacks for Kids
Katie-Jeffery-Lunn, MS, RD, CDN, LDN
 

Visit Meals-Matter for more snack ideas.