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All Grateful Nutrition

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Tis the season to be grateful! And good health for you and your kiddos is always something to be thankful for. Build that health—and a healthy dose of gratitude—by decking your plate with all the vital food groups. May you and yours enjoy a lifetime of good health with gratitude!

What Food Groups

Why

Fruits- Glowing with vivid colors, fruits provide an abundance of vitamin C, which is helpful for a strong immune system and collagen production. 

Vegetables- Bright, dark and shade hue in between, all vegetables provide vitamin A for eye health, along with the potassium needed for healthy heart.

Grains- Whole grains supply fiber to keep your kids fuller longer, which improves concentration. Also, whole grains are an excellent source of energy and fuel.

Protein- Iron from animal protein is important in making red blood cells, which carry oxygen around the body, thus helping your child’s overall energy levels.

Dairy- All dairy products provide both calcium and vitamin D, essential for strong bones and muscles. Furthermore, these two nutrients foster a pearly white smile with strong teeth.

CRAFT A MEAL

Crafting a perfectly balanced meal means including whole grains, protein, fruit and vegetable, all topped off with a serving of dairy. Examples below are given so you can craft your own all-inclusive nutritious meals.

If you incorporate all the nutritious foods on a daily basis, you and your kids will enjoy the blessing of better health now and in the years to come.

Amy Hundley is a registered dietitian nutritionist, licensed in both Kansas and Missouri, and a published freelance nutrition writer. She is currently practicing as a clinical RD and has been a resident of Olathe since early childhood. Amy can be contacted at AmyHundley05@gmail.com.

Sources: Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics, Institute of Medicine, USDA

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