Healthy Food for Kids! (English)
Overview
Welcome to Healthy Food for Kids! This is a series meant to help parents and caretakers provide healthy and balanced meals for children. Many urban areas are known as “food deserts” because there are a lack of grocery stores and the few that exist have unaffordable prices. This makes fresh produce difficult to obtain and therefore meals may not have enough nutrients to support a child’s education and physical activity.
However, young children are our future and our mission is to balance the financial and time constraints families may have with the fact that kids need certain foods to fuel their energy in life! Each brochure will include a recipe for a simple meal and affordable ingredients will be suggested based on what local grocery stores have to offer. There will also be a nutrition label to describe the macronutrients, vitamins, and minerals that each meal contains. Lastly, there will be a nutrition spotlight section to highlight a specific nutrient that the meal showcases in order to teach parents and kids about the importance of eating that nutrient every day!
After reading the nutrition information in a brochure and/or trying a recipe at home, we would greatly appreciate it if you could give us your feedback on this survey: https://forms.gle/mqjaZ5LRcczrXwoy6. Thank you!
- Nutrition labels are only an approximation.
- We do not endorse any brands or stores nor are we sponsored by any brands or stores. Our suggestions for ingredients are based on research of local grocery store prices.
- Recipes are adapted from existing ones found online through research. Links to the original recipes are provided in each brochure. Links to the sources of scientific information are also provided in each brochure.
- If you have a medical emergency, please see a doctor. These diets are for a healthy individual, so if you have additional medical requirements or restrictions please consult a doctor.
Brochure 1: Information for Parents
This is the first brochure in the series that provides more information for parents. Click on the link below to access the PDF of the brochure!
Brochure 2: Mediterranean Pasta
Frozen v. Fresh
In this brochure, we will include a recipe on “Mediterranean Pasta” and discuss how it relates to the debate on frozen versus fresh produce. Click on the link below to access the PDF of the brochure!
Brochure 3: Build-Your-Own Tacos
Dietary Fiber
In this brochure, we will include a recipe on “Build-Your-Own Tacos” and discuss the importance of dietary fiber. Click on the link below to access the PDF of the brochure!
Brochure 4: Pineapple Chicken Teriyaki
Protein
In this brochure, we will include a recipe on “Pineapple Chicken Teriyaki” and discuss the importance of protein. Click on the link below to access the PDF of the brochure!
Brochure 5: Baked Lemon Tilapia
Omega-3-Fatty Acids
In this brochure, we will include a recipe on “Baked Lemon Tilapia” and discuss the importance of Omega-e-Fatty Acids. Click on the link below to access the PDF of the brochure!
Brochure 6: Almond, Walnut, Coconut Granola Snack
Cholesterol
In this brochure, we will include a recipe on “Almond, Walnut, Coconut Granola Snacks” and discuss the importance of cholesterol. Click on the link below to access the PDF of the brochure!
Brochure 7: Breakfast Egg Muffins
Vitamin A
In this brochure, we will include a recipe on “Breakfast Egg Muffins” and discuss the importance of Vitamin A. Click on the link below to access the PDF of the brochure!
Brochure 8: Kale and Broccoli Soup
Vitamin K
In this brochure, we will include a recipe on “Kale and Broccoli Soup” and discuss the importance of Vitamin K. Click on the link below to access the PDF of the brochure!
Brochure 9: Fresh Bean Salad
Iron
In this brochure, we will include a recipe on “Fresh Bean Salad” and discuss the importance of iron. Click on the link below to access the PDF of the brochure!
Brochure 10: Healthy Bones Strawbana Smoothie
Calcium
In this brochure, we will include a recipe on “Healthy Bones Strawbana Smoothie” and discuss the importance of calcium. Click on the link below to access the PDF of the brochure!
Brochure 11: Pan-Fried Pork Chops
Potassium
In this brochure, we will include a recipe on “Pan-Fried Pork Chops” and discuss the importance of potassium. Click on the link below to access the PDF of the brochure!