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Developing proper eating habits in kids is key to healthy growth.

According to the latest "Dietary Guidelines for Americans" from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, American children are missing out on five essential nutrients critical to growth and good health: calcium, fiber, magnesium, vitamin E, and potassium.

Why is calcium important to good health?

Calcium plays a key role in bone health, but perhaps more than that, calcium intake may be important in the regulation of both blood pressure and weight.

In addition to foods that are rich in calcium, such as milk, yogurt, cheese, kale and broccoli, one serving of BOOST® Kid Essentials Nutritionally Complete Drink provides kids with 30% of the daily value of calcium.

Plus, BOOST Kid Essentials Nutritionally Complete Drink chocolate flavor was preferred by kids in a head-to-head taste test with PediaSure®.1

Find out more about other essential foods here. Or get tips on how to improve your child's eating habits.

Source: USDA, "Dietary Guidelines for Americans," 2011. http://www.cnpp.usda.gov/DGAs2010-PolicyDocument.htm


1 Amongst those who had a preference, Blind Preference Test, BOOST Kid Essentials Chocolate Flavor vs. PediaSure Chocolate Flavor, Children Aged 2–10, Users/Past Users, 10/08. Based upon calorically equivalent comparison.
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3 Offer valid through 3/31/12. Terms and Conditions apply.
4 100% of the DRI for children 4–8 years of age for Vitamins B6 and K in 1500 mL.
5 WIC Is A Registered Service Mark Of The U.S. Department Of Agriculture For USDA’s Special Supplemental Nutrition Program For Women, Infants And Children. Please check with your WIC clinic to find out if this product is authorized in your state. If not, ask clinic staff how you might obtain this product.