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Food ads have a powerful influence on children's food choices but parents can lessen that effect, according to a new study.

As easy as it sounds, this is an ideal snack food that can be rustled up while the kids are playing. Plus, it can be eaten on the go, so they're munching on a Superfood without having to sit down at the table. Cut the chicken into strips about a centimetre across.

I decided to make some cupcakes with the kids with Valentines day fast approaching and love in the air. Being a big fan of the 80's I decided on these love heart cupcakes for Valentines Day. I topped off the cupcakes when they were cool with a swirl of icing.

Mix everything together and eat immediately. You can add extra crunch - and more minerals - by adding some sunflower or sesame seeds. Tip: Calcium is needed for healthy bones and teeth. Kids and teens need lots of calcium to grow string, healthy bones and adults need calcium to help prevent problems like osteoporosis.

Children of all ages will appreciate the recipes in this section and moms and dads too! They are all simple to make with simple ingredients. Just follow the easy steps, add some fun and don't forget to get the kids involved, after all they will probably be the ones eating them all.

Whether you are a busy mom, a frantic dad or expecting, there are plenty of times when you need something quick & easy for the kids, yourself or the whole family. In this section you will find quick & easy meals like a chicken sandwich, cheese toastie or why not try a rolling pin sandwich.

As parents we want to do the best for our kids, but encouraging children to spend solo time in front of the box is not doing them any favours. The more TV your child watches, the less likely they are to do well in school and the greater their chance of becoming overweight.

Food shopping can be difficult, especially when you have kids in tow. Shops are often designed to attract your children to the worst kind of foods. The following tips may help you to take control over your food shopping: Supermarkets love it when you shop without a list...they have a range of tricks to get you to make impulse purchases.

Critics say a government plan to cut back on potatoes and sodium in the federal school lunch program will result in meals children will not eat.

Answer(s): Mango is called "king of fruits" in India. This beautiful fruit is well known for its great flavour, fragrance and taste. It's a high calorie fruit and hence very beneficial for weight gain. Mango juice serves as a health tonic for kids who are under-weight.

With most of the working mothers today, packing a healthy tiffin item for their child every morning is quite a challenge, since there is paucity of time as they themselves have to rush to work as well. Often, parents choose to pack biscuits, chips, pretzels or other fried & junk snacks which can apparently spoil the child's health in the long run. Preparing dry quick snacks in adequate amounts over the weekends can solve the problem of early morning hassle for packing your child's tiffin.