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Halloween candy, Twinkies and soda pop may be on the new Food Guide Pyramid for young children, because variety is the message. According to Agriculture Secretary Dan Glickman, "There are no good foods or bad foods. Healthful diets depend on choosing a wide variety of foods of all types: grains, vegetables, fruits, meat and dairy products." Even broccoli. The new pyramid emphasizes the importance of physical activity too. Order or download a 16-page booklet "Tips for Using the Food Guide Pyramid for Young Children 2 to 6 Years Old," with info about child-size servings, suggested foods, kitchen activities, snack ideas, and ways to encourage healthful eating at http://www.usda.gov/cnpp/KidsPyra/PyrBook.pdf .

Tue, 16 Nov 1999 13:35:03 -0800