Dietary experts say that one of the best things you can do for your child's health is to encourage the daily consumption of at least 5-10 servings of fruits and vegetables. They are full of vitamins and minerals that you won't find in a supplement, and they help to prevent many diseases and reduce the likelihood of obesity.

One fruit or vegetable serving is:
1/2 cup of cooked or raw cut up fruits or vegetables
1 cup of leafy greens
3/4 cup fruit or vegetable juice
1 medium apple, banana or orange

This may sound like a lot, but there are many creative ways to fit in all of those servings. Try stir-fried veggies or vegetable kabobs for dinner. Add pears, peaches or oranges to a green salad for lunch. Make a whole-wheat pasta salad and add broccoli, carrots, zucchini and red or yellow peppers. You can add grated vegetables to pizza sauce, fruit on top of your yogurt or cereal and cut-up grapes to your tuna salad.