How do I get my child to eat more vegetables?
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Humans need at least 5 servings of fruits and vegetable each day to achieve adequate vitamins, minerals, micronutrients, antioxidants and fiber. Only 20 percent of high school students report eating at least 5 servings. Serve vegetables every day at home. They can be raw, cooked or in salads. Offer raw vegetables as a snack. Low-fat ranch dressing as a dipping sauce is a favorite. Encourage your children to select one or two vegetables with their school lunch. There are choices of salad and raw or cooked vegetables every day. Let your child select a vegetable to try from the produce section of the grocery store or market. Have your child help prepare the vegetables – wash, peel, cut, season with herbs, etc. Grow a garden or some patio vegetables together and enjoy the harvest. Most important – be a good role model and eat vegetables together!
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