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Parents Urged to Prioritize Kids' Health This School Year

9/25/2025

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New school year has begun, prompting parents to prioritize children's health and nutrition.
USDA's Dietary Guidelines for Americans promote a plate-based model prioritizing vegetables, grains, fruits, protein, and dairy.
Registered Dietitian Jessica Smith urges healthy snacks like Greek yogurt parfaits and fruit kabobs.
Parents should read labels, avoid allergens such as peanuts and milk, and plan meals to ease shopping.

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New school year has begun, prompting parents to prioritize children's health and nutrition.
USDA's Dietary Guidelines for Americans promote a plate-based model prioritizing vegetables, grains, fruits, protein, and dairy.
Registered Dietitian Jessica Smith urges healthy snacks like Greek yogurt parfaits and fruit kabobs.
Parents should read labels, avoid allergens such as peanuts and milk, and plan meals to ease shopping.