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Food Shopping As a parent, you know you're supposed to present
kids with an array of healthy foods. Going to the grocery store
is an important step in this process. The items you put in the
cart week after week can affect your child's health and attitude
toward nutritious food. Is that cart chock-full of fruits,
vegetables, and other healthy stuff? Or is it overloaded with
drinks and snacks that don't offer much nutritional punch? If
you'd like to upgrade your family's diet, start by upgrading
what you're buying. Here's how: Make a List A list can keep you
on track — especially if you base it on a meal plan for the
week. Focus your week's menus on wholesome, nutritious
ingredients such as fresh and frozen fruits and vegetables, lean
meats and poultry, fresh fish, whole grains, and low-fat diary
products. The American Heart Association and the American
Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) suggest that families with kids keep
these guidelines in mind: - Eat ve