Diet and Feeding Advice: Child and Adolescent

Dietary advice for children and adolescent continues to stress healthy eating choices. It is important to limit juice and avoid sugary and carbonated beverages.

Recommendations

  • Limit juice and serve with meals only.
  • Avoid carbonated beverages and juice drinks containing sweeteners.
  • Drink water between meals.
  • Choose fresh fruits, vegetables, or sugar free whole grain snacks.
  • Limit eating occasions to three meals a day with one snack in between.
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