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

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

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 every parent of a student with food allergies must take.

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

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!

Want your kids to get active? Exercise with them and show them physical activity is fun, not a chore. Try these fun ideas to get started.

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.

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.

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, so 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.

Breakfast is an important meal for growing children. Studies show that breakfast eaters tend to have higher school attendance, less tardiness and fewer hunger-induced stomach aches. Whether they eat at home or at school, be sure your children eat a nutritious breakfast every day.

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.