Health
Boys have unique health and nutrition needs and it’s difficult as a mom to meet those needs on a busy schedule. Below are tips for helping your son get the nutrition he needs.
- Breakfast: Add your favorite fruit to cereal or yogurt. Drink a glass of 100% juice.
- Lunch: Pack a pita full of chopped veggies, have a salad, vegetable soup or fill a baggie with cut fruits and veggies to munch on.
- Snacks: Fill ice cube trays with 100% juice (put in toothpicks) and enjoy the mini-popsicles in no time.
- Dinner: Have two vegetables and a salad.
What's A Serving
The 5 A Day for Better Health Program defines one serving as:
- 3/4 cup or 6 oz., 100% fruit or vegetable juice
- cup raw, cooked, canned, or frozen fruit or vegetables
- cup cooked, canned, or frozen peas or beans
- 1 cup raw, leafy vegetables
- 1 medium size fruit
- 1/4 cup dried fruit
Health Benefits
- Health benefits are gained by eating 5 to 9 servings of fruits and vegetables each day and regular physical activity.
- Eating 5 to 9 servings of fruits and vegetables a day may reduce your risk of some types of cancer and other chronic diseases. Substitute fruits and vegetables for high calorie, low nutrient foods.
- Regular physical activity helps decrease your risk for several chronic diseases, and also helps control your weight and reduce stress.