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Research local farmers markets in your town. Identify strategies to get toddlers interested in healthy, locally grown foods. Include a recipe of a snack you could make with a toddler. There are a few fun ways I have learned to introduce children to locally grown foods, farmers markets, and trying new things. For older children with more developed critical thinking skills and background knowledge about farming, give them clues and send them on a scavenger hunt to find the corresponding fruit or vegetable. To modify this activity for younger children, I would allow them to use picture clues to find that specific item in the market. This idea will allow children to familiarize themselves with the range of food choices. After finding the items, children can agree to take two bites of each food choice and rank them from favorite to least favorite. Techniques to use to encourage children to eat healthier foods can include offering them choices. Especially with toddlers, giving choices allow them to remain in control of their decisions, but allows the parent to control the nutrition the child is receiving (8 Proven Tips on How to Get Kids to Eat Healthy, n.d.). Additionally, including them while cooking will increase the likelihood of children trying new food, along with having them help shop for groceries. ( 8 Proven Tips on How to Get Kids to Eat Healthy , n.d.). A tip for parents is to introduce food in a variety of forms, with different seasonings, or in different environments even. Being a role model is a limitless technique for several things when growing with a child. Show children, you eat the fruits and vegetables you are encouraging them to eat and the benefits of eating them as well (flex strong muscles, show your burst of energy) (Robinson, 2023). Transitioning mealtimes from a force on trying new food to a fun and enjoyable time with family can encourage children’s participation with eating as well. Having regular family meals when possible, increasing the family’s social interaction, and teaching by example are all strategies to improve a child’s healthy eating habits (Robinson, 2023). Cranberry Apple Crisps (Cranberry Apple Crisp, 2020) Ingredients 2 pounds apples, peeled and sliced 2 teaspoons lemon juice 3 cups cranberries 2 Tablespoons raw sugar 1 Tablespoon all-purpose flour ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon ⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg Topping ¾ cup all-purpose flour ¾ cup rolled oats 1 cup light brown sugar

¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 Tablespoon unsalted butter Instructions Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Have children help to mix the apples, cranberries, and lemon juice. Add the sugar, flour, cinnamon, and nutmeg, and put in a 9 x 9 inch baking dish. In a separate bowl combine the ingredients for the topping and mix well. Blend the butter until evenly distributed. Sprinkle the topping on the apple mixture and bake for 50 minutes or until the apples are tender and the topping is crisp. References 8 proven tips on how to get kids to eat healthy. (n.d.). Rasmussen University. https://www.rasmussen.edu/degrees/education/blog/how-to-get-kids-to-eat-healthy/ Cranberry Apple Crisp. (2020, March 8). Chef Ann Foundation. https://www.chefannfoundation.org/knowledge-center/home-recipes/cranberry-apple-crisp Robinson, L. (2023). Healthy food for kids. HelpGuide.org. https://www.helpguide.org/articles/healthy- eating/healthy-food-for-kids.htm

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