Louisiana Action for Healthy Kids - Team Nutrition
Healthy Eating
The two US Dietary Guidelines, "Aim for a Healthy Weight" and "Be Physically Active Each Day," go hand in hand. A healthy weight can not be achieved without addressing both issues. Information on this page focuses on healthy eating.
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Portions
This site provides a quiz comparing current portions to portions 20 years ago:
Portion Distortion
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Snacks
Most of us think of snack and party foods as those that are traditionally high in sugar and fat, but low in nutrients. However, well-planned parties and snacks, served during school, can be part of a healthful diet for children. The two resources linked below provide healthy snack tips:
Parents' Top Ten Snack Tips
A to Z Snack List
The USDA AfterSchool Snack Program website offers some snack ideas for kitchens with traditional and limited facilities:
USDA Cycle Menus
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