Making Sure Your Family Gets the Nutrition They Need In America teens usually eat twice the amount of protein they need, so we don't have to worry about protein too much. Most of that comes from high protein foods like meat, eggs, cheese, and fish. Carbs are the body's fuel and eating carbs, especially if you are an athlete, are essential. So having that bowl of rice or eating some quinoa are great options to start. Other great ways to get your complex carbs in are oatmeal, beans, vegetables, and peas.
Next are the little gremlins that run around with seemingly unlimited energy. Kids can be picky with foods so making sure they're getting all the nutrients they need can seem like an uphill battle. We all either have kids or know kids that are on the "all colorless foods diet" – pasta, bread, butter. No need to worry, there is no panic button for kids' nutrition. That said, here are some thoughts on how to think more about this. In general, your goal should just be to make your kids comfortable trying new stuff. Children between 4-9 should eat around 1,200 -1,600 calories a day. Interested in learning more? Click the button below to read the full blog! | 
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