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Nutrition Tips from EHS
Need help getting your toddler to eat? Starting to wean your baby off the bottle? Looking for weight loss ideas? Below is our collection of nutrition tips that address these issues—and many more— written by an Early Head Start Nutritionist!
Healthy Eating Basics
Why is Eating Healthy Important?
Starting New Foods with Your Baby
The Importance of Vitamin D
Iron and Your Child
Sleep and Your Baby
Specific Foods
The Benefits of Chocolate
Eat Your Vegetables!
What to Know about Eating Eggs
Health Benefits of Apples
Grocery Shopping Tips
How to Save Money at the Grocery Store
What's in Your Pantry?
Eating Healthily When You Don’t Cook
Tips for Toddler
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Weaning Your Toddler from the Bottle
My Toddler Won’t Eat!
Your Toddler’s Self-Feeding Skills
Snacks and Toddlers
Managing a Healthy Weight
Planning for a Healthy Pregnancy
12 Tips for Losing Weight and Eating Healthfully
Your Underweight Child
Portion Distortion
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Choking Hazards with Young Children
Food Safety for Your Family
Food Allergies and Intolerances
Nutrition and Behavior
Nutrition and Your Child’s Behavior
8 Tips for Avoiding a Battle at Mealtime