SAN ANTONIO — Most children are now one month into the school year, and that a month of school meals. Making sure they understand proper nutrition is a must in getting those good grades.

Kids need to eat healthy food and drink healthy drinks, especially to prevent things like childhood obesity and diabetes in the future, but also to give them enough energy to get through the school day. Not just for meals, but snacks too. Maya Bryant, a CHIRSTUS Children's pediatric resident told us, "I think it is great to have routines. However, kids kind of are the leader here. You tell them what to eat, they say how much? So I think it is good to always have something on hand in case they do get hungry faster."

CHRISTUS Children's recommends creating a balanced diet by following the U.S. Department

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