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tablished guidelines for healthful eating patterns, with an emphasis on fresh fruits and vegetables, whole grains, and lean proteins. However, only 1% of children consume a diet that meets all dietary standards set by the US government. At the same time, 20% of children under the age of five go through a period of “picky eating.” Many of those children tend to refuse the very foods that are crucial for growth and develop-ment, leading to mealtime battles.

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