Once they know what to look for, kids can have fun making choices that result in a healthy, balanced diet. Here, he takes your children through several fun-filled games and activities, all of which introduce the new labels and show how they're used for making healthy food choices. Although the different nutrients a food contains are listed on the label, kids may not know what they are or why they're needed. Why is protein important, they may ask. Well, it builds muscle.
Calcium builds strong bones and teeth.
They keep your skin healthy, your hair shiny, and even work to heal cuts. A word scramble teaches kids about these nutrients and others, including carbohydrates, fiber and sodium. And so on. By the time they're done, they'll be able to tell YOU how nutritious dinner is tonight. Don't let your kids have all the fun.