Provides lasting energy
Helps build endurance
Supports focus
POWERED
BY PLAY!
Raising active kids can be busy! Keeping them well nourished helps fuel their activity and build healthy habits for life.
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PRIORITIZE IRON
5 WAYS TO GET THERE
• Choose meat, fish and poultry often.
• Eat a variety of iron-rich foods at most meals.
• Add foods with vitamin C to meals.
• No tea, coffee or calcium supplements with meals.
• Cook in cast iron.
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HOW MUCH PROTEIN
DOES YOUR CHILD NEED?
Most growing children need about 1 gram of protein for every kilogram (kg) of body weight each day (more if very active). Meet these needs by eating protein-rich foods throughout the day at meals and snacks.
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Helping Kids Learn How to Fuel an Active Lifestyle
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Healthy habits start at home.
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Kids learn by watching parents.
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Let children help in the kitchen by:
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choosing meals
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packing snacks
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preparing simple recipes
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Busy Sports Schedule?
Make mealtime easier. Choose simple meal ideas that skip the recipe.
