Preschool Nutrition

At Preschool Nutrition, you will find nutrition information with preschoolers in mind - tips for healthy eating, food and nutrient guidelines, preschool recipes, food and nutrition activities and healthy meal and snack ideas. Visit often to find the latest news on preschooler nutrition. Contributing writer: Kati Chevaux, Kelly Pfeiffer 

Featured Preschool Food and Nutrition Articles

Preschoolers and Sugar - Grams per Day Recommendation
Find out how many grams of added sugar are the limit for your preschooler. Some healthy foods like whole fruit and milk have naturally occurring sugars which don't need to be limited. Added sugars, however, supply extra calories and no nutrients and limiting them is a healthy goal for your preschooler.

Added Sugars in Common Preschooler Foods
Sugar is added to many foods for sweetness and appeal. But eating lots of added sugars isn't healthy for your preschooler. Use this list of added sugars in foods to help make healthier food choices for your preschooler. Save the really sweet stuff for desserts and special occasions!

Preschooler Calcium Needs
Getting enough calcium early in life is important to bone health later in life. Find out your preschooler's calcium requirements and offer these calcium-rich foods and drinks.

Featured Preschool Nutrition Product

Bumkins Finer Baby Products Child Apron - Pink Fizz
Give your preschooler even more reason to be excited to help in the kitchen with these cute and funky kids' aprons. Available from Bumkins, aprons are available in your choice of fun patterns - stripes, swirls, flowers, camo and retro - and colors to suit boys and girls. Each apron has pockets for kitchen tools and the toggled neck strap and tie waist straps for a great fit.

Preschool Nutrition Articles

Portion Sizes for Preschoolers - Three Foods to Watch When it comes to portion size, some foods make it easy for preschoolers to max out. Take a moment and think about how often and how much of these foods your preschooler eats - sweet drinks, bagels and crackers. Next time they are offered to your preschooler, use these tips for making healthier choices.

Preschool Food Activity - Make Nut Butter With so many varieties of nuts and seeds available, why limit your preschooler to just peanut butter? Make nut butter with your preschooler and show how nuts and seeds can be transformed into a creamy spread. Use the butter to make tasty and nutritious meals and snacks or substitute for peanut butter in recipes.

Preschool Recipe - Homemade Tortillas Your preschooler can experience bread making with this simple tortilla recipe. Kneading dough and rolling into balls is part of the fun. Enjoying a delicious freshly cooked tortilla is worth the effort. Use the tortilla recipe and healthy serving ideas for your preschooler's next meal or snack.