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Protein For Kids: The Ultimate Guide For Parents

Protein For Kids: The Ultimate Guide For Parents

Inside: What are the best protein foods for kids? How can I get my picky kid to eat protein? Get answers to your biggest questions about protein for kids.

Worried your Team Carbs kid isn't getting enough protein? Or whether the protein powder your son's coach suggested is a good idea?

Protein is a hot (and sometimes confusing!) topic. Here are all the need-to-know facts.

Make-Ahead Egg Sandwiches

What does protein do for kids?

Kids go through enormous growth and change, and protein is vital for that process. It helps build muscles, create hormones, and foster a strong immune system. Protein is considered an "essential nutrient" because we have to get it through food.

Another reason protein is helpful: It's filling. If you've got a kid who's rummaging around in the fridge five minutes after a meal or snack, they may need more protein to satisfy them (or maybe they're just a teenager!).

Free protein cheat sheets

Tap the links below to get my free cheat sheets:

  • Mega-List of Protein-Rich Meal & Snack Ideas
  • 50 Non-Meat Protein Foods For Lunch Boxes
  • 35+ Easy Protein Snacks For Kids

See all the age-by-age protein visuals.

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