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For Preschooler

Preschoolers are about 3 to 5 years old, a great time to introduce kids to basic nutrition education and age-appropriate kitchen tasks.

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Teaching Kids to Cook

The best way to teach kids about eating right is to get them into the kitchen to prepare healthy meals together. Cooking is a valuable life skill that teaches children about nutrition and food safety, as well as building math, science, literacy and fine motor skills.
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