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It is important for kids to get the right nutritional information, so they can have more energy, for activities, for stable moods and for thinking tasks. Another reason why kids should be consuming healthier foods is that they are still developing into teenagers and eventually into adults.

Kids and adolescence yearn for freedom, at the same time, they long for structure and consistency. Sports and good eating habits can fulfill both sides of this paradoxical situation, as long as an adolescent has some ownership over his or her sport choices and healthy choices in foods. To start, kids should be eating a good nutritional breakfast. During the course of an overnight fast, liver glycogen stores can become depleted. It is important that they consume a meal that will replenish these stores and provide energy for their morning classes and or activities. The reality of kids sitting down to eat a meal can become unrealistic. So, here are some sample meals that are healthy for young kids: All these options take less than 5 minutes a day!

Cereal with Fruit and Yogurt 1 cup low fat or non-fat yogurt, plain or sugar-free 1 serving fruit of choice 1 cup low fat or non fat milk 1-2 handfuls cold cereal Cereal with Walnuts, Toast, Fruit, and Milk 1 tablespoon unsweetened jelly or jam 1 serving bread of choice 2 cup low fat or non fat milk 3 serving fruit of choice 4 handful cold cereal Egg Wrap 2 large eggs 1 serving bread of choice 1 tablespoon walnuts (good for omega 3 fatty acids) 2