Nutrition for Kids and Teens
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Even the most knowledgeable parents can use help making sure their children are eating healthy meals. The good news is that shopping, cooking and eating have just gotten easier with assistance from www.kidseatright.org, a new website from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and its Foundation.
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It's important to send your children to school with a healthy lunch, but it's also important to ensure they eat it. Encourage interest and appetites with these strategies.
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When children skip breakfast, research shows us that their brains and bodies suffer all day long. While breakfast might seem like a hurdle in your busy morning, a healthy diet doesn’t need to take extra time to prepare.
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Cinderella, Buzz Lightyear, ghosts and witches…Who will come knocking on your door this Halloween? Make sure you're prepared with a treat fit for a superhero or princess.
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As summer comes to an end and the school year nears, take time to refocus your efforts as a family to ensure your children’s nutrition and physical activity habits are ready for the year ahead.
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A healthy weight for kids is about much more than numbers. It is about healthy behaviors, such as enjoying a variety of nutrient-rich foods and a variety of activities for strength, flexibility and aerobic capacity. When it comes to nutrition and fitness, the role of parents is the same no matter the weight of their children.
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Are you a busy teen with no time for diets or complicated eating plans? Here are some ways to get the nutrients your body craves and have a healthy weight at the same time!
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