Feeding and fitness for preschoolers
Harvard University researchers propose these guidelines for healthy preschoolers. Aimed at child-care centers, they also are good goals for parents.
• Two hours of daily physical activity, half in structured play and half in active free play
• No more than 30 minutes of sitting at a stretch
• Only 1 percent or fat-free milk for kids 2 and older
• No more than 6 ounces of 100 percent juice a day
• No sugar-sweetened beverages
Serving sizes
• Serve about 1 tablespoon of each food type per year of age
• Teach children to start with small portions, then add more if still hungry
• Don't insist on a clean plate
For more, see www.mypyramid.gov/preschoolers