Nutrition for Infants and Toddlers
All kids go through stages of being picky about food. An adult’s job in feeding kids includes buying and preparing a variety of tasty, healthful foods. The rest up to your children.
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Eating a smart breakfast can help improve behavior and school performance, as well as foster a healthy weight. When children skip breakfast, their brains and bodies suffer all day long. Here’s how to get your kids started on the nutrition fast track to a high-energy, health-smart day.
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Infections from foodborne illness can be difficult to treat and can recur in pregnant women, their unborn children, newborns and infants.
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Whatever their size or weight, children can develop either a positive or negative view of their bodies as early as preschool. It's up to parents and other adult role models to play a pivotal role in promoting a positive body image for children.
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The first week of August is World Breastfeeding Week. It’s no secret breast-feeding is best for baby and best for mom. In fact, the US Surgeon General recommends babies be fed exclusively with breast milk for the first six months. Breast milk’s unique antibodies (or disease-fighting cells) help protect infants from numerous illnesses and diseases.
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A time crunch, a picky eater or lack of appetite in the morning all can keep you from making it out the door on time. Fortunately, plenty of healthy breakfast options are available for any morning hurdles you face.
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Do you struggle to get your child to try new foods, especially fruits and vegetables? Don't give up! You can encourage even the pickiest of eaters to eat more fruits and vegetables each day.
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