Child Nutrition: Wellness Tips for Students and Families

Fruit with broken skin (bacteria can enter through the opening and contaminate the fruit)
Unpasteurized ciders or juices (they can contain harmful bacteria)

Start the day with a healthy breakfast. It refuels the body and provides energy for the day.
Let kids help plan and prepare 1 meal each week.
Eat together as a family as often as possible.
Take time eating, and chew slowly. It takes 20 minutes for the brain to tell the body that you are full.
Eat more vegetables and fresh fruits. Aim for a total of 2 cups of fruit and 2 1/2 cups of vegetables each day.
Eat more whole grains. Examples include oats, brown rice, rye, and whole-wheat pasta. Try to eat at least 3 ounces of whole grains each day.
Drink plenty of fluids. Choose water, low-fat or nonfat milk, and low-calorie beverages.
Serve a variety of foods.
Serve food in small portions.

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