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Home › Articles › Toddler Nutrition › Chubby Cheeks

Chubby Cheeks

Baby Fat or a Health Hazard?

By Belinda Mooney

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  • Keep toddler-sized, cut-up fruits and veggies on hand. Carrots, apples or celery slices dipped in peanut butter or low-fat cream cheese are easy and delicious options.
  • Homemade granola with nuts and dried fruits are healthier than prepackaged sweetened cereals.
  • Add a splash of juice to a glass of water. They get the fruity flavor without all the sugar.
  • Make mealtime fun. Turn plain fruit into a funny face, eat one color of food, breakfast foods for dinner.
  • Eat together – families who eat together often eat healthier and have quality family time too.
  • Let them help cook! Preschoolers love to be in the kitchen. Give them an apron and a spoon and let them go for it!

Get Moving!
  • Spend a half-hour each morning playing together. Do action songs, jumping jacks, play follow the leader – whatever gets them going.
  • Sign up for the local YMCA. They often have classes just for tots and Mom or Dad. Swimming, playtime and more.
  • Go for walks regularly. If you can't walk where you live, walk the mall.
  • Get together weekly with a few other families who have young children for gym time.
  • Turn off the TV.

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