Here are ways to make sure your children get enough nutritious foods:

• Try a breakfast or snack-time shake. Blend milk, fruit, and ice. For kids older than age 2, use skim or 1 percent milk. Whole milk is best for children ages 1 to 2.
• Get children involved. Let them help shop for food and make meals.
• Add cucumber, grated carrots, or tomato to sandwiches. Then cut the sandwich into a fun shape with a cookie cutter.
• Dip a banana in yogurt, roll it in cereal, and freeze it for a yummy snack.
• Encourage kids to eat vegetables by letting them dip veggies into hummus or low-fat salad dressing.
• Offer different types of healthy foods. Kids often won’t try something the first time, so keep at it.