(NAPS)—According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, kids aren't getting nearly enough fruits and veggies in their daily diets, but you can help yours get the nutrients they need—and like it.

There are a number of ways to make getting proper nutrition fun, whether kids are eating at home or are back at school, suggests the United States De­partment of Agriculture. Here are a few:

(NAPS)—Here's something to smile about: You can enjoy sweet-tasting cakes, candies and drinks without risking your smile.

That's because sugar-free foods and beverages can be made with sugar replacers known as polyols, or sugar alcohols. These are a group of low-digestible carbohydrates that taste like sugar but, according to both the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the American Dental Association (ADA), can help you avoid tooth decay.

(BPT) - Trends and fad diets come and go. But a progressive approach to nutrition - one grounded in positive eating - remains constant. It's the desire to get more out of food with real, pure ingredients. Most people find the commitment to natural, healthy living isn't as challenging as they imagined.

From the garden to the market, and the kitchen to the table, countless opportunities allow you to incorporate plant-based, nutrient-rich foods into your diet:

(NAPS)—It may not be the first thing most people think about when it comes to looking fit and living healthfully, but dietary fiber can be good for just about every, well, fiber of your being.

These facts may provide you with some food for thought on adding more fiber to your diet.