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Balanced Diet Child – See What Children eat across the world

Around the world, children are not eating enough fruits and vegetables, which are essential for a healthy diet. Yet studies have shown that eating these foods early in life can help your child enjoy them as an older child. Here’s a snapshot of what children are eating in three countries, and five ways to help your little one make a healthy start…

2 mins to read Aug 11, 2021

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Last revised: December, 2017
 

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