Avoid excess salt in children's food

Lunch and dinner tended to be the saltiest meals of the day, says the report. “Most sodium is already in food before you buy it or order it. About 65% comes from store foods, 13% from fast food and pizza restaurant foods, and 9% from school cafeteria food.” Parents and caregivers are urged to give kids plenty of fruit and vegetables, alongside wholesome, unprocessed foods as often as possible, the CDC says in a statement.