Nutrition for Toddlers & Preschoolers

Posted on Wednesday, January 30, 2013 by Morgan_Hill_Kids

It can be difficult figuring out what to feed a picky preschooler and making sure they are getting the nutrients they need. Get your child off to a great start with nutritional advice from registered dietitian Julie Smith Larner at the Morgan Hill Library on Saturday, February 16th at 3:00 p.m. Part of our series of Focus on Food programs happening this Spring.

Here are some books to make mealtime a little easier:

	Mealtime Solutions for your Baby, Toddler and Preschooler: The Ultimate No-worry Approach for Each Age and Stage by Ann Douglas Nutritious toddler & preschooler friendly meals & snacks, coping with picky eaters, food allergies, and more.
	Just Two More Bites! Helping Picky Eaters Say "yes" to Food by Linda D. Piette Great resource for parents with picky infants and preschoolers. The author is an experienced pediatric nutritionist and dietitian.
	Food Fights: Winning the Nutritional Challenges of Parenthood Armed with Insight, Humor and A Bottle of Ketchup by Laura A. Jana Offers simple solutions for your daily meal challenges, including picky eaters, throwing food, and more.
	What Chefs Feed Their Kids: Recipes and Techniques for Cultivating A Love of Good Food by Fanee Aaron Advice and recipes from twenty award-winning chefs and parents.
	Appetite for Life: The Thumbs Up, No Yucks Guide to Getting your Kid to Be A Great Eater-including over 100 Kid-approved Recipes by Stacey Antine Parents will find plenty of encouraging and practical ideas for healthy eating for kids as well as more than 100 recipes.
	Start Fresh: Your Child's Jump Start to Lifelong Healthy Eating by Tyler Florence Chef Tyler Florence presents quick, easy, and nutritious meals for the whole family.