Top Dietary Changes for Kids, as recommended by the American Heart Association:

•    Drink fewer sugar-sweetened drinks.
•    Use unsaturated oils (like canola or corn oil) instead of solid fats (like butter or margarine) when cooking.
•    Use the portion sizes recommended on labels when serving food.
•    Serve vegetables and fruits at every meal.
•    Eat fish twice a week.
•    Remove the skin before eating chicken or turkey.
•    Use lean cuts of meat and reduced-fat meat.
•    Limit high-calorie sauces.
•    Eat more whole-grain breads and cereals.
•    Eat more beans and tofu and less meat.
•    Choose high-fiber, low-salt, low-sugar substitutes.
•    Balance dietary calories with physical activity.
•    Engage in physical activity for 60 minutes daily.
•    Limit TV and computer time to less than two hours per day.
•    Use non-fat (skim) or low-fat milk and dairy products daily.