It is very important for kids to eat fruits and vegetables. However this can be a challenge.  There are ways that parents can go about this.

Tips for parents on how to get children to eat more fruits and vegetables

• give your child fruits and vegetables as snacks
• make fruits and vegetables readily  available by washing  and cutting them and putting them  in plain sight in the refrigerator
• keep a bowl of  fruits on the kitchen table for easy  and ready access
• serve salads  often
• provide dried fruits instead of candy
• freeze fruits such as banana and grapes for frozen treat
• consider vegetarian recipes for spaghetti, lasagna, chilli or others foods using vegetable instead of meat
• include one green leaf or vegetable such as spinach, broccoli , greens  or carrot each day
• include at least one vitamin C vegetable or fruit each day such as oranges, strawberries, water melon, tomato and broccoli each day
• add a fruit or vegetable to each meal daily
• be  a role model and eat more fruits and vegetables yourself

Other things you have to do

• it is important to make sure that your child is getting the recommended amount of fruits and vegetables daily
• limit or eliminate the amount of fruit juice you give your child. Make sure it is 100% juice and not juice
• stock up more vegetables and fruits  in your house
• avoid buying high caloric foods such as chips, cookies and candy bars

It is important to establish good nutritional habits in your child that will last a lifetime .