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Tips for using the food guide pyramid for young children 2 to 6 years old

Author:

Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion (U.S.)

Source:

Other US

Year:

1999

Subject:

Children, Nutrition, Food habits, Psychological aspects, and Handbooks, manuals, etc.

Abstract:

The representation of the food guide pyramid included with this booklet has been adapted for young children as follows: foods are drawn in a realistic style; foods are those commonly eaten by 2- to 6-year old children; foods are in single serving portions when possible; the food groups have shorter names; the number of servings for food groups is a single number rather than a range. The booklet contains healthy eating tips, information on serving sizes, ideas for nutritious snacks, etc.

Format:

16 p. : col. ill. ; 28 cm. + 1 wall chart + 1 daily guide.

Language:

English

Publisher:

U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, Center For Nutrition Policy and Promotion

Series:

Program aid (United States. Department of Agriculture) ; no. 1647

Collection:

Historical Dietary Guidance Digital Collection

Permanent URL:

https://archive.org/details/CAT10877536