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 solid fats, added sugars, sodium and/or calories and they often lack vitamins, minerals and dietary fiber. View Article
Snacking can help add needed nourishment into a toddler's day — as long as it's done right. Use these strategies to help establish good habits for life. View Article
A mother's breast milk is a rich in antibodies and it strengthens a baby's immune system. But does what a mother eats or drinks impact the milk she feeds her child? View Article
Kids Eat Right Month™ is the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics' and the Academy Foundation's chance to highlight the fight for our children's healthy future. Celebrate with us this August. View Article
Water is one of the body's most essential nutrients. People may survive a few weeks without any food, but they couldn't live more than a few days without water. View Article
Neighborhood and faith-based organizations are well-positioned to initiate and coordinate Kids Eat Right Month™ activities that encourage healthy living and well-being. View Article
This Kids Eat Right Month, support your local communities and schools by becoming a Kids Eat Right campaign member and taking action locally. View Article
This Kids Eat Right Month™, principals, teachers and parents can work together to make schools healthier places to learn through nutrition and physical activity. View Article
Learn more about how your family can shop smart, cook healthy and eat right this Kids Eat Right Month™ with healthy recipes, articles, videos, tips and more. View Article
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. View Article
You may not think it, but bone health in old age can depend on what happens in childhood. Make sure your kids are eating the right foods — and doing the right activities — for a lifetime of healthy bones. View Article
There's more to traveling with kids than packing a few extra snacks. Follow these tips for a healthy, happy and nourishing summer vacation. View Article
Do you struggle to get your grade-schooler to eat fruits and vegetables? Here are suggestions to get them to explore more and enjoy fruits and veggies. View Article
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. View Article
Assemble this hearty slow cooker soup in just minutes, and come home to a homemade meal after a long day. Bursting with vegetables, beans and whole-grain pasta, this is a MyPlate-inspired vegetarian meal the whole family will enjoy. View Article
This perfect make-ahead breakfast is great on its own or served like cereal. My favorite way to enjoy baked oatmeal is topped with a splash of cold milk, a sprinkle of brown sugar and fresh berries. View Article
Everyone will love this comfort food classic with a fun new twist! Delight your diners with creamy Chicken Pot Pie Bundles, perfect for a winter night. View Article
This bubbly summer refresher, Sparkling Strawberry Lemonade, takes classic lemonade to the next level by adding strawberries and sparkling water. View Article
Ethiopians use this soft, spongy flatbread instead of utensils to scoop up stew or vegetables. This recipe uses baking soda and club soda to produce the bubbly effect common in injera. View Article
Add roasted beets to hummus for a bright and colorful dip that will entice kids and adults alike to eat their veggies. Serve with baby carrots, cucumber slices, radishes or whole-wheat pita bread for dipping. View Article
Quiche can be loaded with extra calories from eggs, milk and cheese, not to mention the crust. But this quiche does away with the crust while maintaining the flavor. View Article
You'd never know after eating this mouth-watering, kid-friendly sandwich that Sloppy Joes originated during financially tough war times in the 1940s as a way of stretching precious and expensive beef View Article
