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Niños Saños, Familia Sana: Family Nutrition Education: Page

Lesson 2.1: Growing healthy children

Background: In the US, two-thirds of adults and one-third of children and youth are overweight or obese. Many parents do not see their children as being overweight and are unaware of the health risks.
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Lesson 2.2: Getting ready to play

Background: Development milestones are things that most children can do by a certain age. Milestones mark development of social, language, learning, thinking, and movement (motor) skills. Each child develops at his or her own pace.
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Recetas

Ensalada de Col y Manzana (Ingls) (Espaol) Manzana Crujiente (Ingls) (Espaol) Camotes Glaseados (Ingls) (Espaol) Licuado de Platano y Fresa (Ingls) (Espaol) Quesadillas de Brcoli (Ingls) (Espaol) Chow Mein de Pollo (Ingls) (Espaol) Salteado de Berenjena Fcil (Ingls) (Espaol) Granola de Miel (Ingls)...
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Lesson 1.5: Enjoy family meals at home

Background: Today, families enjoy fewer meals together than they did 30 years ago. However, sharing family meals is associated with healthier eating patterns in children and teens. Shared meals can also be relaxed times to talk and help families become closer.
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References

Below are the articles, websites, and other sources of evidence for information conveyed in the Nios Sanos Familia Sana Family Nutrition Education curriculum: Allen, S. L., Howlett, M. D., Coulombe, J. A., & Corkum, P. V. (2016).
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Lesson 1.6: Serve kid-sized portions

Background: Young children naturally stop eating when they are full. Still, parents often worry that their children are not eating enough. Since young children eat small amounts of food throughout the day, adults may not see how it all adds up in a days time.
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