Here are some pointers. Start your child's day with a good breakfast.
Hot cereal is an excellent alternative to oversweetened breakfast foods customarily pitched to kids.
Buy snacks that are low in fat, sugar, and salt. Fresh fruit, unbuttered popcorn, whole-grain muffins, juice, milk, and yogurt are tasty, nutritious foods that appeal to kids. Crackers with small amounts of peanut butter or cheese are also acceptable between-meal treats. Limit fast-food meals. A steady diet of fast-food menu items tends to be high in fat and generally doesn't provide all the essential nutrients a child needs.