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MEDLINEPLUS: <p>A healthy diet helps children grow and learn. It also helps prevent <a href='http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/obesityinchildren.html'>obesity</a> and weight-related diseases, such as diabetes. The following guidelines will help you give your child a nutritious diet:</p><ul><li> Offer five servings of fruits and vegetables a day</li><li> Choose healthy sources of protein, such as lean meat, nuts and eggs</li><li> Serve whole-grain breads and cereals because they are high in fiber</li><li> Broil, grill or steam foods instead of frying them </li><li> Limit fast food and junk food</li><li> Offer water and milk instead of sugary fruit drinks and sodas</li></ul><p>Learn about your children's nutrient requirements. Some of them, such as the requirements for iron and calcium, change as your child ages. </p>,MSH: Nutritional physiology of children aged 2-12 years.