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According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Economic Research Service, about one-third of all available food goes to waste each year. Here are some simple ways to help reduce food waste at school, home and when dining out.

A planned after-school snack is one way to help kids achieve nutrition goals.

The National School Lunch Program was established in 1946 to provide students access to nutritionally balanced meals. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) continues to fund the program and to ensure that healthful lunches are available to all.

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

A surprise ingredient adds healthy nutrients to these cheesy bagel bites! Try them as an after-school snack, weekend lunch or light dinner.

If it seems like life-threatening food allergies are more prevalent today than when you were a child, you're right. So, what's a parent to do? Here are five steps parents of students with food allergies can take to help reduce their risk of having a reaction.

Research shows that kids who eat breakfast regularly tend to be more alert in school and, therefore, are able to learn better. 

When resources are tight, many families must choose between paying household bills or buying food. If a limited budget makes it difficult for you to buy food, there is help for you and your family. Learn more!

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.

Active kids need fuel for sports, school and everyday health, as well as normal growth and development. Here are some tips on what to feed young athletes.

Scientists aren't sure why, but too little sleep is linked with both packing on extra pounds and developing Type 2 diabetes. Children may experience sleep problems such as waking during the night, sleeping too little or having difficulty falling asleep at least a few nights each week.

Lunches containing perishable foods should never be left out of refrigeration for more than two hours. Reduce your risk of food poisoning with these tips to keep food safe as it travels from the kitchen to the school cafeteria or office.

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.