Don't be fooled by ones that claim 100 percent Vitamin C or 100 percent calcium. No doubt they are providing a good source of that nutrient, but it's better to ensure they get the nutrients of 100 percent juice. Give her treats that count. Let them drink water. Give your child a reusable plastic cup and encourage him to fill it at the fountain.
Parents often forget that water is an essential nutrient.
Don't fret about lunch-room trading. Lunch-room surveys estimate that one in four students typically trades food on any given day. Enlist ing their help with planning or packing lunches will help ensure you are sending foods your child wants to eat.