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Test Your Healthy Eating Habits
How many cups of vegetables should you aim to eat in a day?
a) 1 cups
b) 2 cups
c) 2 1/2 cups
Which food is high in vitamin C?
a) Plain Yogurt
b) Strawberries
c) Whole
grain bread
d) All of the above
How can you make the healthy choice the easy choice?
a) Fill half your plate with fruits and
vegetables
b) Serve snacks with different
colors of fruits and vegetables
c) Eat fresh,
frozen, and canned fruits and vegetables
d)
All of the above
Creating a Positive Impact
Including fruits and vegetables every day can positively impact children’s health as they grow.
Encouraging healthy eating habits helps give children energy and improve their mood. Do you want to eat healthier? Try some of these tips:
- Be a role model. If children see you eating healthy, they will be more likely to follow suit.
- Let children choose their foods from a variety of healthy options. As part of their selection, you can encourage them to select various fruit and vegetable colors.
- Have snacks with fruits and vegetables that are easy to reach. Need ideas? Visit our recipe page or follow us on Facebook!
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This material was funded by USDA’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program – SNAP.
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