Decide on this new food at home or wait to see what you find at the store. Giving your child this important job can help him or her focus on low-fat snacks. Make the shopping trip a discovery experience. It's not always possible to choose the ideal time to shop, but you and your child will get more out of the experience if you're not feeling rushed and your child is not tired, or hungry. Browsing through the store encourages your child to discover the wonderful variety of foods that are grown or produced in this country and around the world.
Vegetables are available fresh, in cans, frozen, or as ingredients in soup.
Talk about the different kinds of milk and milk products, such as cheese, cream cheese, cottage cheese, and yogurt. Compare types of pasta, rice, and dry beans. Name the different kinds of meats. Count the variety of breads your child can find. After your shopping trip, unpack the groceries together.