Piece o' Cupcake: Simple, healthy breakfasts for young kids

You know your child should start the day with a healthy breakfast, but you also need ideas for meals that are quick and easy to prepare, and that your child will accept. In CNN.com's CNN Health section for Diet & Fitness ("What's a healthy breakfast for a picky 6-year-old?"), Dr. Melina Jampolis offers up 5 ideas for simple and nutritious breakfasts that you can easily prepare during the rush to get ready for school, and that your child will love. Dr. Jampolis explains that skipping breakfast regularly can increase your child's risk for "childhood obesity, diminished health and nutrition status and compromised school performance." A good breakfast should include a whole grain combined with a lean protein or healthy fat, as do Dr. Jampolis' suggestions, like low-fat yogurt with fruit & nuts or a grilled cheese sandwich (on whole grain bread) with a side of fruit.

You know your child should start the day with a healthy breakfast, but you also need ideas for meals that are quick and easy to prepare, and that your child will accept. In CNN.com's CNN Health section for Diet & Fitness ("What's a healthy breakfast for a picky 6-year-old?"), Dr. Melina Jampolis offers up 5 ideas for simple and nutritious breakfasts that you can easily prepare during the rush to get ready for school, and that your child will love. Dr. Jampolis explains that skipping breakfast regularly can increase your child's risk for "childhood obesity, diminished health and nutrition status and compromised school performance." A good breakfast should include a whole grain combined with a lean protein or healthy fat, as do Dr. Jampolis' suggestions, like low-fat yogurt with fruit & nuts or a grilled cheese sandwich (on whole grain bread) with a side of fruit.