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February 2019 St. Edward School Student Nutrition Program Raise an adventurous eater You want your child to eat a variety of frults, vegetables, Jean protein, and whole grains. Me ‘wants macaroni and cheese. Always. Try ‘break through his picky-eater pattern Get friends involved The next time you're carpooling, lead a game of “like to eat healthy __, do you? The kids can go around, answering with foods they enjoy: Make & note to serve some of the foods mentioned by friends ‘Your youngster just may be willing to try ‘ones that his peers like! Explore as a When your youngster eats at someone Guess the mystery ingredient Add an unfamiliar food toa dish that includes a few of your child’ favorite ingredients. For example, toss kiw into a fruit salad, Or pat lima beans in mixed vegetables, Have him close his eyes and else’ house, encourage him to sample a lite of whatever is served. He could add a spoonful of beets to his pte, for example, ‘or take sina piece of salmon. 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