Pillsbury Editors - Pillsbury Fast & Healthy Meals for Kids

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Includes index. ISBN 978-0-470-64725-7 (cloth); 978-1-118-30220-0 (ebook); 978-1-118-30221-7 (ebook) 1. Quick and easy cookery. 2. Children--Nutrition. I.

Title: Fast & healthy meals for kids. TX833.5.P549 2010 641.5'55dc22 2010010593 Manufactured in China 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Cover photo: . General Mills Editorial Director: Jeff Nowak Publishing Manager: Christine Gray Editor: Grace Wells Recipe Development and Testing: Pillsbury Kitchens Photography: General Mills Photography Studios and Image Library Photographer: Val Bourassa Food Stylists: Barb Standal, Susan Brosious Wiley Publishing, Inc. Publisher: Natalie Chapman Associate Publisher: Jessica Goodman Executive Editor: Anne Ficklen Editor: Adam Kowit Editorial Assistant: Cecily McAndrews Production Editor: Abby Saul Cover Design: Suzanne Sunwoo Art Director: Tai Blanche Interior Design and Layout: Holly Wittenberg Manufacturing Manager: Kevin Watt dear families, Fast, tasty and good for you toowhat a winning concept! Plus, your kids will actually want to eat these recipes. The choices in this book were meant to appeal to kids, but we also wanted the rest of the family to like them too. And, understanding that food preferences can vary greatly (even for kids), youll find a variety of flavors represented.

Also, throughout the book, there are tips to substitute ingredients and easy ideas for additions to meals so that you can customize as you and your family like. All of the recipes follow guidelines from our nutrition experts at the Bell Institute of Nutrition so you can be sure that they are lower in fat and calories than most recipes. We recognize the importance of family meals and great food but also know that time is at a premium too, so all of the recipes are ready in 30 minutes or less. Check out our practical guidelines up-front for helping kids to eat healthy and build an active lifestyle. Weve included . Eating healthy meals as a family and creating good examples for kids is essential as they grow.

With this book of kid-approved recipes and ideas, youre on the right track. Were delighted to share this Fast & Healthy Meals for Kids cookbook with you. Enjoy! Grace Wells Editor healthy eating for kids choosing healthy foods Just for Kids! Did you know about the food guidance system called MyPyramid for Kids? Its a great resource that mom or dad can help kids check out. It shows colorful, fun graphics about how to make healthy choices for eating right, getting exercise and having fun. healthy foods in right amounts Now that weve provided some basics about the different foods to eat, lets look at how much children actually need according to MyPyramid for Kids. The right amount of food from each food group depends upon age, boy versus girl and the amount of physical activity a child gets.

Heres a table showing the right amounts for kids ages 413 years. Children younger than age 4, teens older than age 13 and adults will have different needs. how many servings is right for me? whats an ounce equivalent? To compare foods by calories and the nutrients they provide, MyPyramid for Kids uses ounce equivalents for both the Grains group and the Meats & Beans group. In this way, a serving of foods within those food groups is similar to others from the same food groupbut the right amount of the serving may be different from one ounce. Servings from the Fruit and Vegetable groups may vary too depending upon whether theyre cooked or raw. active family fun Being healthy is also about the things kids donot just what they eat.

Its important to make healthy choices about how to live an active life. Here are some ideas for kids and their families to share, have some fun and keep moving! Have an activity party for a childs birthday. Backyard competitions, bowling, relay races, soccer, mini-golf, even interactive electronic fitness games (such as Wii) can keep kids on the move. Suggest setting up a family home gym that kids can help with. Use canned foods as weights, a rope for jumping and stairs for climbing. Dont forget that stretching is important too! Find time each day to be active.

Kids can play catch, walk the dog and jump in the leaves. It all counts for daily exercise. Create a chart or calendar and keep track of family activities. Give everyone a different color or symbol and have a contest to see who logs the most activity. 6 healthy tips for kids to remember Besides eating a variety of foods, its important to follow some healthy principles daily. Heres what you want to do, kids: Be active every dayat least 60 minutes daily.