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Kids love sweet flavors, but the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends aiming for less than 25 grams (about 6 teaspoons) of added sugar per day for children 2 years and older and to avoid serving added sugar to children under 2 years old1.
Increases satiety and keeps kids feeling full
May help support healthy bowel movement frequency
May help reduce risk of developing certain cancers
When increasing fiber in your child's diet, remember to spread it out between multiple meals and snacks (instead of all at once), consume adequate water intake, and fit fiber sources into familiar meals and snacks.
All Children 1-3 years:
19 grams of fiber per day
All Children 4-8 years:
25 grams of fiber per day
9-13 years:
Boys 31 grams of fiber per day
Girls 26 grams of fiber per day
14-18 years:
Boys 38 grams of fiber per day
Girls 26 grams of fiber per day
Fruits and Vegetables
Whole Grains
Nuts and Seeds
Legumes
Tips for Promoting Variety and Exploring New Foods
A child is more likely to accept a new food when they feel a sense of ownership, so engage kids into the planning and prep work by having them:
Have them help with recipes like muffins and energy bites with adult supervision and assistance:
Measure ingredients, cut and chop if age appropriate, select recipes from cookbooks or online database with parental controls, set timers
Stir batter, add ingredients, "read" and turn pages of recipe
Nothing halts the momentum of a busy school day like a crash in energy and sudden onset of hunger. Keep growing bodies and brains fueled with the winning combination of complex carbohydrates plus protein and healthy fats for sustained energy all day long!
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