healthykids Six Powerhouse
Foods for Kids With Palate-Pleasing Tips by Susan Enfield Esrey
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s parents, feeding chil- dren nourishing foods is one of our most
important jobs. Although most new moms and dads start with impec- cable intentions (home- made baby food, any- one?), maintaining high family standards can be a challenge when many easygoing babies become toddlers and school-age kids are picky about what’s on their plate.
It’s unfor-
tunate, because the stakes are high. According to the American Heart As-
sociation, about one in three American kids and teens today is overweight or obese, and thus at greater risk for Type 2 diabetes and car- diovascular disease. A recent Australian study by the Telethon Institute for Child Health Research, in Perth, also has linked the “West- ern diet”—high in processed sugars, fats and starches, meats and salt, and low in fresh fruits and vegetables—to attention deficit hyperactivity
disorder (ADHD) in adolescents. “When we looked at specific
foods, having an ADHD diagnosis was associated with a diet high in takeaway foods, processed meats, red meat, high- fat dairy products and confectionary,” adds Professor Wendy Oddy, Ph.D., the nutritional epidemiologist who led the
study. She notes that more research is needed to determine the specific nature of the relationship. The good news is that it’s never too late to introduce healthy foods to a child. Here are six nutritional power- houses children might actually eat. Avocado: Loaded with healthy
monounsaturated fats, potassium and folate, creamy avocados are a natural early-childhood favorite, says Pe- diatrician Dr. Robert Sears, author of HappyBaby: The Organic Guide to Baby’s First 24 Months. How to eat: Spoon it out straight from the rind. Mash into guacamole with garlic and cilantro if desired. Use the spread (instead of butter or mayo)
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