Read, Watch and Play: 10 Resources to Help Your Kids Eat Healthier

Read, Watch and Play: 10 Resources to Help Your Kids Eat Healthier

Read, Watch and Play: 10 Resources to Help Your Kids Eat Healthier

USA.gov sent this bulletin at 03/07/2014 07:15 AM EST

With your busy schedule, it can be hard to find healthy eating options for your family, and convince your kids to actually eat the nutritious food you find. That’s why during this first week of National Nutrition Month, we shared resources to make your job a little bit easier.

Here’s a round-up of some of the information, videos and games you can use to get your kids excited about healthy eating:

READ:

• Four ways to help your kids make healthier food choices -- whether at home or on the go.
• Have picky eaters? Use these tips to help them try new foods.
• If you’re on Pinterest, Kids.gov put together a whole board full of healthy eating and fun exercise ideas to get your kids moving.
• If your kids have ever asked you about a vegetarian diet, here’s what you need to know. It can be healthy for them as long as you plan carefully.

 WATCH:

• How kids can help make their schools healthier 
• First Lady Michelle Obama and a group of kids teach actor Will Ferrell a thing or two about healthy eating.
• The health benefits of eating breakfast 

PLAY:

• In the Blast Off Game kids fuel their rockets with healthy foods in order to reach Planet Power.
• Do your kids know which foods will make them feel the best? Test their smarts in the Dining Decisions Game.
• Ask food “Xpert” Kendra all your healthy eating questions. She’ll point you in the right direction.

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