Young children often prefer the taste of bland sweet fruits over tart fruits. Serve tart fruits from time to time to develop a child's taste for all fruits. Peel, core and seed fruits for very young children. Fresh, dried, canned and frozen fruits and juices make nutritious snacks and desserts. To reduce the chance of cavities, clean children's teeth with a moistened washcloth or gauze, especially after they have eaten dried fruits.
Many older children enjoy raw vegetables served with their own individual bowl of dip.
When shopping with children, encourage them to help select fruits and vegetables, especially ones they have never tried before. Serve whole-grain, enriched, restored or fortified breads, macaroni or cereal products whenever possible. Look on the side panel of the box for this information. Serve toasted bread as an alternative to plain bread. Cut bread or toast into strips for easy eating.