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Mealtime Fun

Its a good idea to help your child calm down before eating.Family

Coloring and reading are good activities before meals. Also...

  1. Turn off the TV.
  2. Eat at a table.
  3. Offer healthy foods like fruits, vegetables, low-fat milk, lean meats, and grains.
  4. Let your child decide whether to eat and how much.

You may also click here for a printable placemat for your child to color while waiting for meals.

Choose Print, then close the window to return to this page.

Healthy Snacks | Importance of Breakfast | Mealtime | Too Much Television


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Contact us at
Division of WIC & Community Nutrition Services
109 Governor Street, 9th Floor
Richmond, VA 23219
Phone: 1-888-942-3663

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Last Updated: 04-08-2009

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