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November 2005

Preschoolers' Nutrition and Fitness

Staff of the Illinois Interagency Nutrition Council (INC)

Parents know that good nutrition is important for their children to grow and learn. This Ask an Expert discussion answers questions such as, “How can I know what's really important in my child's diet?” “At what age should we worry about a child's weight?” “How often should a young child snack, and can you provide some healthy snack ideas?” “If my child refuses to eat fruits and vegetables, can't I just give her a vitamin every day to make up for what her diet is lacking?”

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