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3-Day Food Diary
If your child has diabetes, you can use this printable sheet to record what he or she eats over a 3-day period.
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Meal Plans and Diabetes
Kids with diabetes don't have to follow a special diabetes diet, but they may need to pay more attention to when they eat and how much is on their plates.
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Weight and Diabetes
A balanced diet and an active lifestyle are important for kids with diabetes because weight can influence diabetes, and diabetes can influence weight.
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Eating Out When Your Child Has Diabetes
Eating out can be a learning opportunity for you and your child with diabetes. The key to eating away from home is making the effort to find out the nutritional value of what you and your child are eating - and how much makes up the right portion.
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Carbohydrates and Diabetes
Meal plans can help kids with diabetes balance carbs with medications and exercise to maintain healthy blood sugar levels.
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Carbohydrates, Sugar, and Your Child
Even though they've been blamed for the obesity epidemic in America, carbohydrates are a necessary part of a healthy diet for both kids and adults.
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About Recipes for Kids With Diabetes
These recipes were created for kids with diabetes, but can be enjoyed by anyone looking for nutritious meals and snacks.
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Turkey Tenderloin With Vegetables
Try this zesty main course of turkey and veggies.
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Tomato Basil Pizza
Try this fresh and bubbly English muffin pizza.
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Southwestern Popcorn
Enjoy this high-fiber snack with a spicy twist.
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Strawberry Graham Dip
Looking for a snack? Try this strawberry dip with crackers.
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Vegetable Skillet Frittata
This frittata is great for kids with diabetes, but can be a nutritious part of almost anyone's diet.
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Grilled Cheese and Pear Sandwich
Ever had fresh pear and cheese together? Try it in this grilled cheese recipe.
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Orange Spritzer
This recipe is especially for kids with diabetes, but it can be a nutritious part of almost anyone's diet.
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Club Wrap
This recipe is especially for kids with diabetes, but would be a nutritious part of almost anyone's diet.
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PB & Banana Chocolate Chip Cookies
Get a blast of flavor from these peanut butter, banana, and chocolate chip cookies.
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Breakfast on the Go
This recipe is especially for kids with diabetes, but can be a nutritious part of almost anyone's diet.