Children’s growing bodies require good nutrition, and vegetables and fruits are high in vitamins, minerals and fiber and low in fats and calories. But how do you get a child to eat more of these foods? Try these tips for increasing fruits and vegetables in your child's diet.
Most children eat as much salt as adults. This bad habit can lead to health problems, like hypertension, later in life. As a parent, it’s your job to take the lead, change your child’s diet and move away from restaurant and processed foods.
Did you know that "gluten intolerance" is a general term for adverse reactions to a protein called “gluten,” which is found in wheat, barley and rye? Types of gluten intolerance include celiac disease, gluten sensitivity and wheat allergy.
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