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Tasty and Healthy: Try These

Thanksgiving Meal Tips for Kids


Medically reviewed by Carmen Pope, BPharm. Last updated on Nov 12, 2023.

By Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter

SATURDAY, Nov. 11, 2023 -- The Thanksgiving table is typically loaded down
with turkey, stuffing, gravy, mashed potatoes and all kinds of pie, but nutritionists
say kids should also be encouraged to eat fresh fruit and vegetables during the
holiday meal.

Precious few children eat enough fruits and vegetables the rest of the year, so
the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics encourages families to prepare
Thanksgiving meals that incorporate cranberries, apples, pumpkins and green
beans.

“Simplicity is key when it comes to feeding children, especially during holidays


when meals are more formal and the dishes are more dramatic,” said registered
dietitian and nutritionist Amy Reed, an academy spokesperson from Cincinnati
Children's Hospital.

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