Consider it an old wives' tale that kids turn their noses up at fruits and veggies. The Centers for Disease Control just released the results of a health survey, that shows that more than 75 percent of kids eat fruit daily, while a whopping 92 percent got at least one helping of veggies every day.
While those results are a sign that kids at least get some plant-based nutrients in their diet, the study didn't assess how many servings of each kids received (children should get at least a cup of each per day, and a variety), and also didn't differentiate highly between veggies. (Meaning that it's likely that at least some of that veggie consumption came in the form of the kid favorite, French fries.)
The study also found that younger kids (between ages 2 and 5) often ate more fruit than teens (only 6 of 10 teens ate fruit, compared to 90 percent of preschoolers). The numbers were closer for veggies (is it the fry factor?): 93 percent of kids ages 2 to 11 ate veggies, while 90 percent of teens did.
While more study needs to be done to determine if kids are reaching their recommended daily intake of fruits and veggies, doctors recommend upping kids' portions by making all snacks fruits and veggies, and including produce at every meal.
Tell us: How do you do at giving you and your child the recommended daily allowances of fruits and veggies? Find out if you're feeding your toddler right with our quiz.
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