National Health Food Month

November is National Health Food month and nutritionists are encouraging parents help their young children boost, fuel and maintain their overall health.

Jane Dummer, a registered dietician, says it can begin by increasing the consumption of Omega-3 fatty acids, such as DHA.

"Fish is a great source of natural DHA," she says, "However fish is not a food that every young child likes nor is it an everyday food in the home. Fortunately there are kid friendly Omega 3 DHA rich foods that can be found in the dairy aisle such as milk, yogurt and cheese."

Dummer also encourages parents to ensure their children start the day with a healthy breakfast and enjoy healthy snacks.