It is important for kids to understand that they need to eat a variety of different colored foods each day to ensure they are consuming a balanced diet. Here we have incorporated different recipes that highlight the variety of colors in each meal. This provides an opportunity for you to talk with your children about the significance of eating from all of the five food groups: grains, vegetables, fruits, milk and meat and beans.

Planning, cooking and organizing meals does not need to be a one person responsibility. Children of all ages can help plan and shop for meals. For instance, having toddlers and preschoolers help with meal preparation will help raise their interest in the foods that are served, will provide practice for fine motor skills and will provide time for interaction with other family members.

Children feel a sense of importance when they are given tasks they can finish. Try these easy recipes with your children and enjoy the memorable time together!

Here are a few fun and interactive ways for you and your child to learn more about healthy eating. Through games, coloring activities and taste tests you and your family can learn more about eating well.

The Physical Activity Tracker is a fun and developmentally appropriate way to teach your child about physical activity. Each month we encourage you to assist your child with charting their progress in physical activity each day.

Welcome to the BLEND Newsletters

Our staff has created a downloadable newsletter to share facts with you about living a healthy lifestyle - emphasizing on Good Nutrition and Physical Activity. We hope you find this information useful in creating a foundation for healthy living.

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