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Proper nutrition is important for people of all ages, but for growing children, eating lots of healthy foods is essential for building strong bones, teeth, and muscles and promoting brain and blood health. By starting kids on a variety of healthy fruits, vegetables, fish, meat, beans, nuts, legumes, and whole grains, you can set them up for a lifetime of smart diet decisions and healthy eating habits.
 

Importance of a Healthy Diet for Children

A healthy diet is very important during a child’s formative years. Healthy food choices combined with adequate activity levels will have positive effects on a child’s physical, emotional, and cognitive development. A diet of nutrient-dense foods will give your child energy for play and has been linked to academic performance. Alternatively, a nutrient-deficient diet can be detrimental to a child’s health, and can contribute to stunted height or weight, or childhood obesity.
 

Setting a Good Example

One of the most important things you can do to instill good eating habits in your children is to set a good example. Eat healthy foods, and live a healthy lifestyle yourself, and children will be more likely to emulate these habits as they grow through childhood and into adolescence.
 

Pita Jungle’s Healthy Menu for Kids

Pita Jungle’s kids’ menu helps children learn that eating healthy can be fun and delicious! We have developed an extensive menu of Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, Lebanese and Greek dishes, which includes vegan and gluten free options. Our goal is to help your whole family eat healthier.

Find a Pita Jungle near you and teach your kids “The Art of Eating Healthy®”.