Important Nutrients for Children and Families

Eating right is important for everyone's diet. Here are the important nutrients, vitamins, and minerals that will help your kids grow up strong and adults stay healthy.

Carbohydrates, Proteins, and Fats Getting a balanced amount of these important nutrients is the easiest way to stay healthy. Carbohydrates: Foundation of a Healthy Diet Carbohydrates Whole-Grained Foods: An Essential Part of a Child's Diet Fiber Encouraging Kids to Eat Fiber Protein Incorporating Plant Protein into Your Child's Diet Fat Greens and Fatty Foods Go Better Together Calories Good Sources of Nutrition Vitamins Vitamins are hidden in all kinds of foods. Find out where and how to get the recommended amount of each kind. Vitamins and Minerals: An Essential Part of Every Child's Diet Healthy Eating: Valuable Vitamins Obtaining Essential Vitamins Antioxidants Folic Acid Minerals Many types of minerals are in the foods you eat. Learn how to get what you need from your meals. Healthy Eating: Mighty Minerals Calcium Growing Kids Need Calcium Make Sure Your Kids Have an Iron-Rich Diet Sodium

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