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Make Fitness Fun

Review Average: 4 stars

Want to encourage healthy weight for your whole family to prevent heart disease, cancer and stroke, all while having fun? Get outside and be active.


Breakfast: The Key to Learning

Review Average: 4.5 stars

Kids who fuel up in the morning focus and perform better in the classroom. Get your clan to eat breakfast with these simple suggestions.


Picnic with Your Toddler!

Review Average: 5 stars

If you struggle to get your toddler or preschooler to eat at the kitchen table why not take it outside and enjoy a picnic?


Club House Rules

Review Average: 3.5 stars

Nearly three out of four Americans shop at one of the hundreds of warehouse club stores nationwide—and most of us could use some help when it comes to navigating the "do's and don'ts" of buying in bulk!


Promoting Positive Body Image

Review Average: 4.5 stars

Young people with a positive image of themselves feel more comfortable and confident in their ability to succeed. They don’t obsess about calories, food or weight. They have the energy they need to enjoy physical activity.


Infant Cereal: Timing Is Everything

Review Average: 2.5 stars

Your baby's first solid food should be a source of iron, such as iron-fortified infant cereal, which is often the most convenient iron source.


Does My Child Need a Gluten Free Diet?

Review Average: 4 stars

Gluten is a protein found in certain grains like wheat, barley and rye and is harmless for most children - with the exception of celiac disease or non-celiac gluten sensitivity.


A Very Berry Summer

Review Average: 5 stars

Are berries on your shopping list this summer? Whether we're talking about blueberries, strawberries or raspberries, these sweet, colorful finger fruits are sure to make your toddler or preschooler happy.


Breakfast in Schools: Healthy & Nutritious

Review Average: 5 stars

Many schools throughout the country participate in the USDA’s School Breakfast Program, a program modeled after the National School Lunch Program to provide nutritional breakfasts to students at participating schools.


Healthy Eats at the Amusement Park

Eating right at an amusement park can seem like an impossible feat, but it doesn’t have to be.


Back to School Nutrition

Review Average: 3 stars

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.


Fake a Homemade Dinner

Review Average: 4 stars

If you don't have time to whip up a homemade meal, you can still enjoy all the benefits of a family dinner. Here are four speedy meals you can dish up without breaking a sweat.


Talk to Your Child About Weight

Review Average: 3.5 stars

Allow your children to tell you about the frustrating and painful issues common among overweight children. Let them know that you will listen when they need to talk.


Baby Bottle Basics

Review Average: 4.5 stars

Plastic or glass bottles, or disposable bottle bags? The choice is yours. Some parents keep a variety of baby-bottle sizes and styles on hands for different purposes


Healthful and Safe Eating on Vacation

Review Average: 4 stars

Your family can still enjoy the new, fun and exciting foods that come with traveling while maintaining a healthful eating plan. Here are a few tips to eat right while on summer vacation.


Grill It for Safety

Before you put a burger on the grill, take these 12 safety precautions.


Supermarket Psychology

Review Average: 3.5 stars

Here are some practical tips that can save you time, money and hassle on grocery store trips.


Veggies: The Stars at Your Dinner Table

Review Average: 4.5 stars

One way to increase vegetable consumption is to make them the star of the meal. Kids love meal bars like potato bars, salad bars and nacho bars, and they're great ways to introduce new veggies.


Whole White Wheat Flour: Tasty and Nutritious

Review Average: 4.5 stars

Do your kids turn up their noses when you try to get them to eat foods made with whole wheat? Then you haven't tried whole white wheat flour!


Fire Up the Barbecue!

Review Average: 3 stars

If your barbecue pit has been undercover for the winter months, take time to make sure your grill is clean and ready for safe use before throwing on your favorite food.


Water: Go With the Flow

Review Average: 4.5 stars

Water is one of the body's most essential nutrients. People may survive six weeks without any food, but they couldn't live more than a week or so without water. That's because water is the cornerstone for all body functions.


Perfecting the Breastfeeding Technique

Review Average: 5 stars

Like learning any new skill, the keys to successful breastfeeding are knowledge, practice and the support of family, friends and perhaps coworkers and employers.


Feeding Your Child Athlete

Review Average: 4.5 stars

Feeding young athletes requires knowledge and planning. Help your kids to refuel with the nutrients carbohydrates provide, with a focus on family mealtimes before and after practice and competition.


Nutrition Thumbs Up for Dad!

Review Average: 3.5 stars

For years, moms have been the unofficial point person in the kitchen, serving up healthy meals and teaching kids to eat right. But today, many dads are getting in on the action too. Here are five easy ways dads can make a difference.


Iron and Your Teen

Review Average: 4 stars

Poor food choices or restricting food to lose weight are two common reasons many teens don't consume enough iron when they need it the most.


Breastfeeding and the Athlete

Review Average: 3 stars

If you're an athlete, you can also provide your baby with the benefits of breastfeeding. With a doctor's guidance, most women can engage in sports or some other form of regular physical activity if they're breastfeeding.


Gluten-free Meals on a Budget

Review Average: 3 stars

it's easy to prepare healthful, gluten-free meals for your family without breaking the bank.


Kids on the Move

Review Average: 3 stars

Why are more and more teenagers less and less active? Perhaps it's the family pattern they "inherited." Offer these tips as starters to teens to get moving.


Food Safety Starts at Home

Review Average: 2.5 stars

While you are teaching your kids to cook, be sure to include important ways to avoid getting a foodborne illness.


Make Sunday Dinner a Family Affair

Review Average: 5 stars

There's good news on the family meal front! Seventy-three percent of families reported eating at home daily in 2010, up from 52 percent in 2003. If you're not already onboard, start now by making a commitment to eating at least one meal together each week.


Should My Child Lift Weights?

Review Average: 5 stars

Your kids may want to lift weights, join CrossFit classes or do some other form of strength training. But is this a good idea for children, or will it harm their growth and cause injury?


Time for a Makeover

Review Average: 1 stars

You can transform almost any recipe and just a few subtle modifications may improve their nutrition content without much flavor change. Experiment!


Feeding Vegetarian and Vegan Infants and Toddlers

Review Average: 4 stars

Time and attention are necessary to make certain young children get all the nutrients they need for normal growth and development, and well-planned vegetarian and vegan eating patterns are healthy for infants and toddlers.


Can Your Overweight Child Develop Asthma?

Review Average: 5 stars

A recent study suggests there may be a link to asthma in children who are overweight or obese, especially if there is excess body fat around the abdomen.


Disaster Preparedness for Your Special Needs Child

Review Average: 5 stars

Whether it’s a blizzard, hurricane, earthquake or tornado, you want to be prepared when a disaster strikes. That’s especially true when caring for a child with special needs.


How to Avoid Choking

Review Average: 5 stars

Having teeth doesn't mean children can handle all foods. Small, hard foods … slippery foods … and sticky foods can block the air passage, cutting off a child's supply of oxygen.


Ease the Pain of Constipation

Review Average: 5 stars

Constipation can be painful, stressful and embarrassing for kids and it takes a toll on parents, too.


Supplements for Breast-Fed Babies

Review Average: 3 stars

Until solid foods are introduced – preferably at about six months – breast milk can be a complete source of nutrition for infants. However, three nutrients may warrant additional consideration. Ask your doctor for advice.


Have a Fun and Healthier Birthday Party

Review Average: 4 stars

Want a healthier birthday party for your kids? Use cookie cutters to create shapes for home-made sandwiches.


Have Food, Will Travel

If you're on the road, bring your own food and drinks so you don't need to rely on vending machines, convenience stores, fast food chains or snack bars.


Eat Right to Play Hard

Review Average: 3.5 stars

Active kids need fuel for sports, school and everyday health, as well as normal growth and development. When young people are involved in competitive athletics, their need for power foods and fluids is higher than usual.


The Inside Scoop on Artificial Sweeteners

Review Average: 2 stars

If you’re concerned about the amount of sugar in your child’s diet you might be wondering if artificial sweeteners are a smart alternative. Despite what you may have heard, artificial sweeteners don’t cause birth defects or cancer and they aren’t linked to behavior problems.


Nutrition for Your Child with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

Review Average: 4.5 stars

Caring for a child with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) can be challenging on many levels. And healthy eating is no exception.


Your Pre-Teen’s Weight

Review Average: 4.5 stars

Parents may become concerned by a child's weight increase, but remember a major growth spurt often occurs during the pre-teen (middle school) years and kids will often become heavier before their height takes off.


Family Meals - Small Investment - Big Payoff

Review Average: 5 stars

If you're concerned about what your child does (and doesn't) eat, the solution could be as close as your kitchen table.


Enjoy an Ethnic Breakfast!

Review Average: 4 stars

While the typical American breakfast can be a great way for kids to eat more whole grains, fruit and low fat dairy, take inspiration from breakfasts around the globe. They can help your children add other important foods, like lean protein and even vegetables, to their diets.


Family Play Time

Review Average: 2 stars

Try to involve the whole family in physical activity. Your child is more likely to be active if you are active.


Portion Distortion

Review Average: 3 stars

One reason kids may not be eating appropriately sized portions based on the recommended MyPlate serving sizes is that they may not recognize what a reasonable portion looks like. Use this chart to determine what a serving size actually looks like.


MyPlate in the School Cafeteria

Review Average: 4.5 stars

This year, school meals are getting a whole new look. Thanks to the USDA’s new Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act, school meals are now looking a lot more like MyPlate, the government’s roadmap for healthy eating.


Do Babies Need Extra Water?

Review Average: 3 stars

Newborns need little or no extra water. Except for periods of hot weather when your baby perspires, breast milk or infant formula usually supply enough fluid.


Key to Healthy Weight? Sleep!

Review Average: 5 stars

Scientists aren't sure why, but too little sleep is linked with both packing on extra pounds and developing type 2 diabetes. And nearly 70 percent of children have some sleep problem such as waking during the night, sleeping too little or having difficulty falling asleep at least a few nights each week.


Healthy Soul Food, Your Way

Review Average: 5 stars

Embrace the healthier roots of soul food—greens, sweet potatoes and beans—by following these tips to create healthier soul food, your way.


Food, Nutrients and Your Teen

Review Average: 4.5 stars

Second only to infancy, adolescence is the fastest growth stage in life! Even when teens reach their adult height (for girls sooner than for boys), their bodies are still growing and developing.


Hard Facts about Soft Drinks

Review Average: 1.5 stars

The variety of types and flavors of soft drinks can be a temptation trap for kids. Consider the facts before you let your child or teen gulp that super-sized soda.


Meet Your Supermarket Dietitian

Review Average: 5 stars

Have you ever wandered the supermarket or grocery store, confused by food labels, wishing you had someone to help you navigate the aisles and make healthier choices? Look for the supermarket registered dietitian!


Make Sleep a Priority

Review Average: 4.5 stars

Make sure your child gets enough shut eye and you will provide them with an additional tool to help fight obesity.


Family Dinners for a Healthy Heart

Review Average: 4.5 stars

Want your family to have healthy hearts? Start with the family dinner table.


Set an Extra Plate

Review Average: 4.5 stars

It may sound counterintuitive, but if you'd like to help your child become a better eater invite one of their friends to dinner.


Make Time for Breakfast

Review Average: 4 stars

For kids, eating in the morning is essential for optimal school performance and overall health. Kids (and adults) who eat breakfast tend to do better at school (and work) and have healthier weights and cholesterol levels as well.


Time to Unplug!

Review Average: 5 stars

What occupies your kids for more than six hours per day? TV, computer and video screens. Ungluing your kids from the TV set and other screens may help prevent and treat weight problems.


When Should My Kids Snack?

Review Average: 4 stars

Unplanned, random snacking interferes with kids' appetites and can disrupt their natural instinct to experience hunger and fullness. But well-timed snacks can actually help kids achieve a healthy weight. See how to schedule snacks throughout the day to keep your kids healthy.


Best Gift is a Healthy Heart

Review Average: 4.5 stars

Compelling research suggests that fatty buildup in arteries begins in childhood and is more likely with higher blood cholesterol levels.


Enjoy Heart-Healthy Foods

Review Average: 3.5 stars

What's the best way to share the love this Valentine's Day? A healthy heart. Incorporate some of these ideas into your family's meals for a heart-healthy diet.


Exploring We Will Go

Review Average: 5 stars

Do you struggle to get your grade-schooler to eat fruits and vegetables? If so, don’t feel like you’re alone. Here are some suggestions to get your child to like and eat those fruits and veggies.


Frozen Foods: Convenient and Nutritious

Review Average: 4 stars

The freezer case is stocked with many healthy and convenient foods you can serve with little time or effort.


Raise Healthy Eaters in the New Year

Review Average: 4 stars

Ring in a healthy new year by teaching kids the importance of food, nutrition and eating skills.


Look to Schools for Local and Vegetarian Options

Review Average: 5 stars

Whether your children are strict vegans (they eat nothing that comes from animals), vegetarians or part-time vegetarians, they’ll find more choices to fit their needs and tastes in the school cafeteria.


Beat the Bug

Review Average: 4.5 stars

The flu season is at your doorstep. How can you protect yourself? The best defense is a year-round offense: Eat smart, stay active, get enough rest, reduce stress.


Cooking During the Holidays

Review Average: 3 stars

With special treats and family gatherings, the holidays are the perfect time to teach your child about cooking and nutrition.


The Family Table

Review Average: 3 stars

Research shows that family meals promote healthier eating – more fruits, vegetables and fiber; less fried food; often fewer calories. And they do far more than put healthful food on the table.


On a Budget? Save Money with These Tips

Review Average: 4.5 stars

With rising prices and falling budgets, it's more challenging than ever to bring home the fixings for balanced meals. Here are some tips to save you money while nourishing your family.


Does TV Influence What Your Child Eats?

Review Average: 3.5 stars

TV time can take a toll on your child’s nutrition because many kids are easily swayed to choose the foods they see advertised on television. And many of these foods are high in fat, sugar, sodium and/or calories and they often lack vitamins, minerals and fiber.


Healthy Snack Attack!

Review Average: 5 stars

Snacks can help your kids stay focused at school and on homework, give them needed nutrients and keep the hunger monster at bay. The key is picking nutritious options!


When Should I Wean My Baby?

Review Average: 3 stars

Weaning is the slow, gradual process that helps your baby eat and enjoy your family's foods. The time for weaning is an individual matter for mother and baby.


Can My Diabetic Child Eat Nuts?

Review Average: 4 stars

Nuts are a terrific snack or addition to a meal for children and adults with either type 1 or type 2 diabetes.


Teen Nutrition for Fall Sports

Review Average: 4.5 stars

Four key nutrition tips to keep your teen athlete nutritionally balanced, energized and ready to play.


Why Is My Child Always Hungry?

Review Average: 2.5 stars

There are two basic types of hunger: emotional and physical. Emotional hunger means eating to deal with feelings. Physical hunger is the body's signal that it needs nutrients.


Why Is My Child a Picky Eater?

Review Average: 3 stars

Being a picky eater, a developmental stage also called neophobia, can be a natural state for young children. Learn the nine phrases that will turn your picky eater into a more adventurous one.


Meaty Advice for Holiday Cooks

Ready for your family to dig into that Thanksgiving turkey and all the trimmings? First make sure that everything is properly prepared.


Be Thankful for a Thanksgiving Free from Foodborne Illness

With Thanksgiving just around the corner, questions are already popping up about how to prepare the two stars of the Thanksgiving feast: the turkey and stuffing.


Sugar: Does it Really Cause Hyperactivity?

Review Average: 4 stars

Round up a group of kids for a party, ply them with cake and soda and before you know it they’ll be bouncing off the walls, right? Not exactly.


Feeding Your Teen Vegetarian

Review Average: 3 stars

Regardless of why a teen stops eating some or all animal-based foods, parents play an important role in helping make sure that their child gets all the necessary vitamins, minerals and nutrients for growth and good health.


Lunch is in the Bag

Review Average: 4 stars

Between First Lady Michelle Obama’s Let’s Move! campaign against childhood obesity and Jamie Oliver’s Food Revolution there’s no shortage of programs aimed at getting America’s kids to eat healthier.


Turkey Talk

Review Average: 5 stars

It's nearly Thanksgiving and time to talk turkey — turkey safety, that is! For your meal to bring only compliments, keep turkey flavorful and safe.


Get Fruits and Veggies to the Plate!

Review Average: 3.5 stars

Help your family eat right by filling half their plates with fruits and vegetables.


Holiday Home Food Safety

Cooking to proper internal temperatures can give your Thanksgiving dinner a winning formula. It not only ensures the safety of your holiday meat, it also helps ensure the taste.


Dining In: Ethnic Style

Review Average: 3.5 stars

On your next visit to the grocery store, plan healthful meals from different corners of the globe.


Family Dinners in a Flash

Review Average: 5 stars

Make time to eat with your family using the following tips from registered dietitians—the food and nutrition experts!


Help! I'm the Worst Snack Mom

Review Average: 4.5 stars

What should you do when your kids balk at the nutritious snacks you picked out for scouts, sports and other group activities? Should you cave or remain firm in your decision to provide only wholesome food?


Zombies Eat Right Too

Review Average: 5 stars

It's easier than ever to find Halloween treats to make kids happy while providing a health benefit.


Does My Child Need A Supplement?

Review Average: 3 stars

If your child eats a variety of foods, supplements may not be needed. However, if you're unsure about your child's nutrient intake, get expert advice.


Why Is My Child Overweight?

Review Average: 3.5 stars

Many factors contribute to weight problems in children.


Best Breakfasts for Your School Crew

Review Average: 4 stars

What is the best breakfast for kids this school year? It's the breakfast they will eat.


Registered Dietitians: Helping Students Eat Right

Review Average: 3.5 stars

Looking for someone who will look out for your kid’s health during the school day? Look no further than the registered dietitian (RD).


Kids Unplugged

Review Average: 5 stars

Whether your child is in preschool or high school, one thing is for certain: It is time for you to seize the remote and take control. Reducing the amount of time your child or teen spends with media will have a positive impact on his or her weight.


Getting Started on Eating Right

Review Average: 4 stars

The choices parents make in feeding their infants can have a lifetime impact on your child’s health and weight.


Play Is Exercise! Exercise Is Play!

Review Average: 4 stars

Be a role model for your kids by participating with them in activities both outdoors and indoors and encourage participation in group sports under the guidance of a coach or leader. Here are some ideas to get your kids (and you) off the couch!


Are Canned Foods Nutritious for My Family?

Review Average: 2 stars

Quick and convenient, more than 1500 varieties of canned foods appear on today's supermarket shelves offering everything from traditional fare to a variety of nutritionally positioned products such as sodium-free, low-fat, no-added-sugar and others.


Healthy Children are a Family Affair

Review Average: 1.5 stars

Parents are children's biggest influences when it comes to healthy behaviors, so provide your kids with opportunities for family fun. You can help your children learn to make healthier food choices and engage in regular physical activity by being a good role model.


Fuel Up for Sports in the School Cafeteria

Review Average: 4.5 stars

When it comes to excelling on the playing field, what young athletes eat can make a huge difference.


Is Fish Healthy for My Child?

Review Average: 5 stars

Nearly all fish contain trace amounts of mercury, but the real danger is not consuming enough fish. Fish contains omega-3 fatty acids which children need to build the structure of their brains and development of the nervous system.


Milk: More Important Than You Think!

Review Average: 3 stars

Milk and dairy products are the main source of calcium in our diets, a critical mineral kids need to build strong bones, help muscles contract and transmit nerve impulses. Try these tips to get your kids to drink more milk and eat more dairy.


Poor Baby’s Got a Cold

Review Average: 3 stars

Here are your best bets for feeding them when they are mildly sick with a little sneezing, a cough and a runny nose.


Know Your Child's BMI

Review Average: 3 stars

Since kids are still growing, they need to gain weight and they are supposed to outgrow their clothes. Te best way to determine whether your child's weight is healthy is for you to measure and keep track of his or her body mass index, or BMI.


Do You Baby Your Baby?

Review Average: 4 stars

There's alot to know about feeding an infant and a toddler — and about ensuring a positive eating experience from day one. Which infant-feeding practices do you follow?


Keep Your Vegetarian Child Healthy

Review Average: 4 stars

Are you worried your vegetarian child is not be getting the necessary nutrients in their diet? Make sure that your child receives enough protein, calcium and iron for optimal growth and nutrition.


Kids Have Allergies? Meal Options at School

Does your child have a food allergy or intolerance? Partner with your school’s food service and nutrition staff (many of whom are registered dietitians) to find safe and nutritious options.


Ice Speed: Fueling Strategies for Hockey

Review Average: 4 stars

When it comes to fuel, the demands of high school ice hockey players are great. Consuming optimal foods and fluids both on and off the ice is essential.


Caring for Your Baby's Teeth

Review Average: 4.5 stars

Good dental care begins at birth – even before baby teeth appear! Healthy teeth let children chew food easier, learn to talk clearly, and smile with self-assurance.


Breastfeeding Basics for Healthy Babies

Review Average: 5 stars

Due to breast milk’s unique antibodies, the US Surgeon General recommends babies be fed exclusively with breast milk for the first six months in order to help protect infants from numerous illnesses and diseases.


Expanding Your Baby's Flavor Horizons

Review Average: 4.5 stars

Researchers have discovered that a baby’s sensory system can taste flavors from its mother’s diet that travel through the mother’s bloodstream into the amniotic fluid.


Formula Basics for Healthy Babies

Review Average: 4 stars

If you choose not to breast feed or to stop breast feeding before one year, meet your baby’s nutritional needs with iron-fortified formula.


Food Labels for Infants under Two

Review Average: 5 stars

You may have noticed that infant food labels look different from adult food labels. While infant food labels also use the Nutrition Facts format, the information provided is different.


Introducing Solid Foods

Review Average: 4 stars

During the first two years, children move from exclusive breast or bottle feeding to eating table foods with the rest of the family.


Reducing the Risk from Food Allergies

Review Average: 5 stars

Food allergies get lots of attention, so it’s natural to wonder about the potential harm to your child. While reactions to food can be serious, it’s important to know the facts and what you can do to reduce your child’s risk.


Exploring More About Food

Food offers a world of experiences well suited to how children learn. Because food can become a "hands-on" activity, everyday tasks can get kids involved in food – and so promote healthful eating.


Size-Wise Nutrition for Toddlers

Review Average: 4.5 stars

Very young children need the same variety of nutrient-rich foods as older kids and adults, just in much smaller quantities. As portions have gotten bigger, some parents and caregivers have developed a distorted view of the amount of food toddlers and preschoolers need.


Coping With Picky Eating Phases

Review Average: 5 stars

Every parent of a young child has been through the pain of a picky eating phase. Between the ages of one and 3, they are expressing independence about everything, including food.


Eating Out with Kids

Review Average: 2.5 stars

Use smart-eating strategies: plan ahead, consider the menu and choose foods carefully to keep you on your plan.


Better Breakfasts

Review Average: 4 stars

Research shows breaking an overnight fast with a balanced meal can make a major difference in overall health and well-being, especially for children and teens.


Smart Fruit and Veggie Snacks

Review Average: 4 stars

Naturally nutrient-rich and mostly fat-free, fruit and veggie snacks help children close critical nutrient gaps without adding extra calories.


Food in Child Care: Check It Out!

Review Average: 3 stars

If you look for child care, rank good nutiton, food-safety standards and active play high on your checklist with warm and caring staff, a safe environment, opportunities for development and self-expression.


Your Grade Schooler Won't Drink Milk — Now What?

Review Average: 4.5 stars

While milk was once the go-to gulp for most kids, it’s increasingly being pushed to the sidelines, with the average child drinking between 5 and 10 ounces of sweetened soft drinks a day instead.


Nifty New After-School Snack Ideas

Review Average: 3.5 stars

A planned after-school snack is one way to help kids achieve nutritional goals. But a snack is only as good for your kids as you make it.


When Packing the School Lunches, Don't Forget Breakfast

Review Average: 4 stars

Studies show that breakfast eaters tend to have higher school attendance, less tardiness and fewer hunger-induced stomach aches in the morning, which means fewer trips to the school nurse.


Give Your Teen's Favorite Foods a Do-It-Yourself Makeover

Review Average: 5 stars

There’s no single solution for solving our still-growing obesity epidemic. But making small, healthful changes to foods teens overeat – and under-eat (especially veggies) – is an excellent place to start.


How Many Calories Does My Teen Need?

Review Average: 4 stars

Teens need somewhat more calories than when they were a bit younger with strenuous physical activity adding to the daily caloric intake.


Besides Milk, What Should My Teen Eat for Healthy Bones?

Review Average: 4.5 stars

Calcium-rich, bone-building foods like yogurt, cheese and pudding, and calcium-fortified soy beverages, tofu, juice and dark green vegetables are beneficial to your teen's development.


Nutrition for Young Women

Review Average: 4.5 stars

The best thing a young woman can do is understand her own body and stay healthy by eating a balanced diet and getting regular physical activity.


Healthy Weights for Healthy Teens

Review Average: 3.5 stars

Four tasty ways to get the nutrients you crave and have a healthy weight at the same time.


Dos and Don’ts When Dining Out with Your Preschooler

Review Average: 3 stars

For preschoolers, ages 3 to 5, the meals may be small but there are big lessons to learn about lifelong healthy dining habits.


Baby Food - Make It Yourself?

Review Average: 3.5 stars

In spite of the added work, some parents get satisfaction from preparing baby food themselves. However, that requires extra care to keep baby's food safe and to retain the nutrients from fresh foods.


Toddler/Preschooler Tasks in the Kitchen

Review Average: 4.5 stars

You may be surprised by this simple strategy to help your young children become better eaters – encourage them to help you in the kitchen.


Fast Food, Healthy Food

Review Average: 4 stars

Today's fast-food menus offer far more options than traditional fare. And with so much to choose from, here are some pointers to keep in mind to eat healthy.


Exercise with Your Kids

Review Average: 5 stars

Want your kids to get active? Exercise with them. Show them that exercise can be fun instead of a chore.


Veggies for Breakfast? Yes!

Review Average: 5 stars

Fruit fits easily into breakfast, but vegetables can be a challenge. Here are some tips to help you wake up your kid's fruit and vegetable appetite.


School Meals Get a Makeover

Review Average: 5 stars

The school cafeteria just got a whole lot healthier. Earlier this year, the USDA launched the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act designed to improve the nutrition of 32 million schoolchildren nationwide.


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