Family to Family Health Information Center

The Importance of Good Nutrition for You and Your Child with Special Health Care Needs

Video Index

0:00 - Introductions

2:15 - Why bother with nutrition?

3:27 - All children are unique

4:40 - Conditions that influence nutritional needs

7:40 - Iron

9:32 - Five nutrients your child may be missing

10:18 - Limiting nutrients

16:49 - Missing nutrients

18:00 - Fiber, fluids, and activity

19:47 - Play as exercise

23:13 - Overweight and obese children

24:26 - Picky eating

35:12 - Involving the family

40:00 - Resources at the University of Wyoming

43:00 - Myplate.gov

44:45 - Gardening

46:30 - Junk food and treats

48:00 - Specialized nutrition concerns

Additional Resources

• Family to Family Health and Wellness Series: Good Nutrition
• Series de Salud y Bienestar: Nutrición
• Nutrition health tips/Consejos de salud nutrición

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