Nutrition

Jump-start with a healthy breakfast

By SHARON THOMPSON

McClatchy Newspapers

As the school routine starts, one of the most important things you can do is give your body the nutrients it needs to grow strong.

And it all begins with breakfast.

Statistics show that kids who eat breakfast do better in school and are more likely to participate in physical activities.

If you've ever wondered...

... if it's possible to eat too many dried mangos, the answer is yes.

Finger food ideas?

What kinds of finger foods do you give a 9-month-old who only has 3 teeth, but who seems to be bored with the jarred baby food and is more interested in what we have on our plates? I've given him little pieces of banana, and I just discovered he loves mandarin oranges, and we give him those little puffy star things by Gerber. What else should I try? I'm paranoid about him choking on something, and he's not very good at chewing, but he needs to get some practice, right?

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Here is an interesting article that you might find helpful. I learned a lot...some of which surprised me.

http://health.yahoo.com/experts/eatthis/11230/americas-bestand-worstrest...