When they re hungry, most kids will eventually eat. But getting them to eat foods that are good for them can still be a challenge. Food manufacturers are coming up with some creative ways to entice kids to try their products. Rainbow colored sprinkles are in yogurt. Dairy products may be colored pink, purple, or another color.
Blue applesauce is a big hit for some children.
Parents can do the same thing with foods at home by adding small amounts of food coloring or colored sprinkles to foods children are reluctant to taste. Nutrition experts say the small amounts of color and flavor added to many foods doesn t change the nutritional value of a product. And many of the new technicolor foods are good sources of calcium and fiber, important ingredients often lacking in a child s diet. However, parents need to read labels to make sure a food is really nutritious. Some foods, especially fruit juices, contain a lot of sugar, and should be consumed sparingly.