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Take your healthy living goals to the next level and find more information about nutrition. Good nutrition is about eating a healthy and balanced diet. It is also necessary for children to grow physically, and for normal human biological development. Food and drink provide the energy and nutrients you need to be healthy.

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Mealtimes can sometimes become a battleground where parents and children struggle for "control." To prevent a power struggle at your table, consider using Ellyn Satter’s recommendations for dividing responsibility. Find out more...

Adults and children need the same types of foods, the only
differences are the portion size and number of servings.

Did You Know?

Healthy nutrition is very important! Our bodies need a variety of nutritious foods daily to get all the nutrients necessary for good health.

Make smart food choices. The daily food choices you and your family make can have a positive impact on your health today, tomorrow, and in the future.

Make shared family meals your priority. Family meals provide an opportunity for family members to come together, strengthen ties, helps them to handle the stresses of daily life better, promote more sensible eating habits, build better relationships and valuable memories.

Giving children some responsibility for preparing part of the meal increases their feelings of being part of the family.
Food should never be used as a reward for good behavior, or withheld as punishment for bad behavior.

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