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By Denise Witmer, About.com Guide to Parenting Teens

Parenting Tip #4: Make Good Food Snackable

Tuesday January 8, 2008
One problem with getting teens and older kids to eat foods that are better for them is that these types of food aren't always as readily available as a candy bar. Teens do not have the motivation to make a fruit salad when they want a snack. But they will grab it out of the refrigerator when it is already chunked up for them.

Keep this in mind when you're making your grocery list this week. Plan out what to make and make it as you're putting your groceries away. Be sure to add their favorite fruits; not just what you would like them to eat.

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