This month we are going to talk about the Vegetable group. The Food Guide Pyramid recommends three to five servings of vegetables every day. Most people, children and adults, do not eat even the minimum number of servings of vegetables. Vegetables are an important part of our diet because of the vitamins and minerals that they provide along with fiber. Many vegetables, especially the dark green and dark yellow ones, are a good source of vitamin A. Vitamin A promotes good vision and also helps form and maintain healthy skin and teeth.
Vegetables are also a good source of fiber which aids in digestion.
Vegetables should be eaten every day because they are naturally low in fat and contribute to the goal of reducing fat in the diet. Serving Size for a Preschool Child Children 3 to 5 years old should eat three to five servings of vegetables every day. Kids in the Kitchen Children like to help in the kitchen. Have them help you with simple tasks. They can learn from helping and it gives you a chance to talk with your child.