Considering a Healthier Diet for Your Child: Care Instructions
Childhood can be a great time to start healthy eating habits. The decision to change your child's eating and
how to do it are up to you. Change takes time—and small changes add up.
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Healthy eating can help your child feel good and have plenty of energy to learn and play.
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Healthy foods include fruits and vegetables, whole grains, lean proteins, and low-fat dairy.
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How to help your child
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Think about when your family can try new eating habits. Get support if
you or your child is worried about making changes. Your child's doctor can help you find a dietitian.
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Talk with your child about what kinds of changes might work for your
family. Discuss eating habits or certain foods you might want to change. And talk about
anything you want to keep.
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Make one small change, and see how it works. Try things like offering
water when your child is thirsty or serving fruits as snacks. Or add one vegetable to your family's
dinner. It takes time to adjust to new habits.
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Follow-up care is a key part of your child's treatment and safety. Be sure to make and go to all
appointments, and call your doctor if your child is having problems. It's also a good idea to know your
child's test results and keep a list of the medicines your child takes.
Current as of: September 20, 2023
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