How much should your child eat?

I came across this personalized eating plan calculator for preschoolers on a government site. This calculator calculates how much of what a child should eat based on their gender, age, and physical activity and generates a personalized plan for your child. It's a pretty nifty tool. Check it out at Mypyramid.gov.

Preschool lunches not nutritious enough

A recent article on Health Day News said that parents are not packing enough fruits, vegetables and milk and their toddler's lunch boxes. It further cites that almost 13 million children in the US eat atleast 2-3 meals at a day care. With an increase in type 2 diabetes and other chronic diseases, early emphasis on nutrition and educating children is very important.

What are you doing to educate your child/children about nutrition? I would love to hear your thoughts.

My journey starts.....

In 2007 I became a mom for the first time, and since then I have focused on the right activities, the right toys, and the right diet and nutrition for my daughter (which parent doesn't). Over the last few months she went from being a great eater who ate a varied diet to being extremely picking about what she eat. Out of my desperation to get the right calories in her, I have experimented with books, tricks, and bribes ;). This blog is my journey in finding ideas, tips, and products on teaching and feeding our children a healthy and a nutritious diet so that they grow up to be healthy eaters who love to eat a variety of food.