Healthy Eating

Written by Katie Gellings, Green Lake County Healthy Eating & Active Living Extension Educator.

A balanced diet is like filling your car with the right gas. We want to put the right fuel in children’s smaller stomachs. Offer variety and choices!

Download the ”Healthy Eating” Fact Sheet

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References

  1. USDA ChooseMyPlate

    MyPlate Tips for Preschoolers

    https://www.choosemyplate.gov/browse-by-audience/view-all-audiences/children/health-and-nutrition-information/preschoolers-food-groups
  2. American Academy of Pediatrics

    Preschooler – Food and Feeding

    https://www.aap.org/en-us/advocacy-and-policy/aap-health-initiatives/HALF-Implementation-Guide/Age-Specific-Content/Pages/Preschooler-Food-and-Feeding.aspx
  3. Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics

    What and How Much Should My Preschooler be Eating?

    https://www.eatright.org/food/nutrition/dietary-guidelines-and-myplate/what-and-how-much-should-my-preschooler-be-eating