As a parent, you want your child to eat healthy and nutritious foods that give them the energy they need to play and grow. A plant-based diet is one of these options. Spending a week at camp is a tradition that many children love – it provides new adventures, fun friendships and a chance to enjoy activities independently from their parents. If your child follows a vegetarian or vegan eating style, you may worry he or she will go hungry at sleepaway camp. Melinda Benz, RDN, LD, a registered dietitian with the Lake Health Integrative Medicine team, gives her top tips for sticking to a plant-based eating style away from home:
My Vegetarian Child Is Going Off To Camp: How Can I Help Them Plan Meals?
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Integrative Medicine Team on Aug 7, 2018 2:02:00 PM
Topics: Wellness, Healthy Diet, Nutrition, Kids, Parenting