Still too high in fat and sodium in kids' meals.

What will it take to get children to choose fruit instead of ice cream when eating out? Despite a move by many restaurants toward healthier kids' meals, research published in the Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior shows that while calorie ratings have improved, there is still a way to go in reducing fat, sodium and sugar.

For many American children, eating out is routine.

Studies show that, while home-prepared food has more nutritional value than restaurant meals, the diets of most children in the US already lack fruits, vegetables and low-fat dairy items.

The options available in restaurants, meanwhile, often contain excess calories, solid fats, sodium and added sugar.

Many restaurants have already begun offering healthier choices for children, in anticipation of legislation that will require calorie counts to be included on menus from December 2016.

For the past 6 years, healthier children's dishes have been among the top 10 food trends in the National Restaurant Association's annual survey of chefs.

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Fat and sodium still feature excessively in kids' meals.

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Know about gluten and its facts, foods and allergies.

Gluten is the general term for a protein found in wheat, barley, rye and triticale. All forms of wheat contain gluten, including durum, spelt and farro.

Wheat is commonly found in bread, baked goods, crackers, cereals and pasta. Soups may contain gluten, as well as sauces and salad dressings. Barley is often found in malt, food coloring, soups, malt vinegar and beer.

Unfortunately, a significant number people have an adverse reaction to gluten when they consume it, meaning that they must adhere to a gluten-free diet to remain healthy.

This Knowledge Center article provides further information on gluten, including why some people should avoid consuming it and which foods are known to contain gluten.

Read more: Know about gluten and its facts, foods and allergies.

Gluten can be found in many common foods such as bread and baked goods.

Source: medicalnewstoday