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MyPyramid Plan for Preschoolers
	•	MyPyramid Plan Input Page
		○	Grain Group
		○	Vegetable Group
		○	Fruit Group
		○	Milk Group
		○	Meat & Beans Group
		○	Extras
		○	Salt
		○	Snacks
		○	Beverages

Growth During the Preschool Years
	•	Preschool Growth Chart Input Page
	•	What Influences Growth?

Developing Healthy Eating Habits
	•	Set a Good Example
	•	Offer a Variety of Foods
	•	Start with Small Portions
	•	Help Them Know When They’ve Had Enough
	•	Follow a Meal and Snack Schedule
	•	Making Mealtime a Family Time

Picky Eaters
	•	Common Types
	•	How to Cope
	•	Trying New Foods
	•	Make Food Fun
	•	Snack Ideas
	•	Behavioral Milestones
	•	Kitchen Activities
	•	Phrases that Help and Hinder
	•	Coping with Marketing and Advertising

Physical Activity Homepage
	•	Why Is Physical Activity Important?
	•	How Much Physical Activity Should Your Preschooler Get?
	•	How Can You Help Your Preschooler Be Physically Active?
	•	Outdoor Activities
	•	Indoor Activities
	•	How Much Inactive Time Is Too Much?

Food Safety
	•	Food Safety Advice for Everyone
	•	Foods to Avoid
	•	Choking Hazards
	•	Hand Washing
	•	Smart Safety Tips

Sample Meal and Snack Patterns and Ideas
	•	Notes for Using the Meal and Snack Ideas
	•	Snack Ideas

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This page was last updated on November 05, 2008 02:17 PM