We Can! Parent Tips: Making Healthier Food Choices Keep the
Beat™ Recipes: Deliciously Healthy Family Meals was developed
jointly with the National Institutes of Health (NIH) We Can!®
Program. We Can! (Ways to Enhance Children's Activity &
Nutrition) is a national education program designed to give
parents, caregivers, and entire communities a way to help
children stay at a healthy weight. NIH and the NHLBI recognize
that children's adoption of healthy food habits at a young age
can help them maintain a healthy throughout life. As a parent,
you want to give your family the best food you can. Serving
healthier foods in the appropriate servings per food group and
calorie level is one of the best ways to ensure that your
children are getting proper nutrition without eating too many
calories. The simple tips provided here can help you plan and
prepare meals and snacks to help your family get the most out of
the calories they consume. What Is a "Healthy" Diet? The U.S.
Dietary Guidelines for Americans describes a