Essential Healthy Food Categories<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- Vegetables<\/strong>: Leafy greens like spinach, kale, and broccoli provide essential vitamins and fiber.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Fruits<\/strong>: Berries, apples, and citrus fruits offer antioxidants and natural sweetness.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Lean Proteins<\/strong>: Chicken breast, turkey, fish, eggs, and tofu help build and repair muscle.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Whole Grains<\/strong>: Oats, quinoa, brown rice, and whole-wheat bread offer complex carbohydrates for lasting energy.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Healthy Fats<\/strong>: Avocados, nuts, seeds, and olive oil support brain health and hormone production.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Legumes<\/strong>: Lentils, chickpeas, and black beans are excellent plant-based sources of protein and fiber.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\nKey facts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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- Healthy eating in childhood reduces your child’s chance of developing health problems as they get older.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- A healthy diet includes foods from all 5 food groups: fruit, vegetables, grains, proteins and dairy.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Foods high in sugar, saturated fat and salt aren’t needed for a healthy diet and should be limited.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Cooking and eating healthy foods together as a family can help your child develop healthy eating habits for life.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- If your child has specific dietary needs or restrictions, your doctor or dietitian can help you make sure their diet is healthy and balanced.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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- Fruits<\/strong>: Berries, apples, and citrus fruits offer antioxidants and natural sweetness.<\/li>\n\n\n\n