When is a good time for fruit and vegetable consumption by children?
Anytime is a good time for fruit and vegetable consumption. However, when children are hungry, such as after physical activity, they may be more likely to consume them. Q: Are vitamins and/or sports-performance enhancement supplements needed for physically active children? A: With a well-balanced diet, vitamins and/or sports-performance enhancing supplements are not necessary and may be dangerous. Q: How do I know what is a balanced diet? A: One simple way to tell if your child has a balanced diet is to prepare and serve foods of different colors. Oftentimes, colors indicate the food components contained in the food. For example, red tomatoes, green broccoli and yellow squash contain a wide variety of vitamins and minerals. A variety of colors is a mark of a well-balanced diet.
