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Kids' Nutrition

Diet concerns for kids. Find healthy snack ideas, even for picky youngsters. Learn how important school lunches are and how diet affects how our children learn.

Back to School Nutrition

Eating right helps kids do better in school. Learn why children should start the day with a good breakfast. Picking out the best lunch and snack foods is important too.

Calcium, Dairy Products and Preventing Childhood Obesity

Kids who are obese tend to drink less milk than leaner children. Is there a connection? Learn about the link between obesity and not drinking enough milk.

Do Children Need Vitamin Supplements?

Some kids, like picky eaters, may need to take dietary supplements, but most kids can get the nutrients then need from foods. Learn more about kids and dietary supplements.

Halloween Candy Tips

Halloween means trick-or-treating, which leads to lots and lots of candy. Here are some tips to enjoy Halloween without eating too much candy.

Hating Vegetables May be Genetic

Your kids may have a gene that makes them really hate bitter flavors. If that's the case, they're not going to like many (or any) non-starchy vegetables. A study examines why.

Healthy After School Snacks for Teens

Most kids are hungry after a long day at school. Teenagers are old enough to have the house to themselves, but they may need a little help planning snacks. Have these healthy snacks ready for your kids when they come home from school.

Healthy Sack Lunch Tips

The best way to feed your child a healthy lunch is to send a packed lunch to school. I've got some tips for packing tasty and healthy foods.

Introduce Your Child to Healthy Cooking

Your kids may be more willing to try new and healthier foods if you teach them how to cook. Even small kids can help - just be sure to use age-appropriate tools and utensils.

Roadmap to Healthy Foods in Schools

Maybe you can work with your local schools to improve school lunch. The Nutrition Resource Foundation provides help for people who want to make changes in school lunch programs.

Why Kids Won't Try New Foods

Picky eaters don't like to try new foods and they're are a few different ideas why. It may be genetic, or it may be emotional. Here's a look at the reasons why kids can be picky eaters.

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