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Healthy After School Snacks for Teens
Many teens go home after school and grab a bag of greasy chips and dip for their after school snack. Here are some tips for providing healthy after school snacks for teens.

Eating Healthy Food Aids Learning
Because nutrition affects learning ability, kids need to eat healthy to do well in school. Eating junk food and skipping breakfast will will affect a child's behavior and ability to learn.

How Nutritious is a PB and J?
This article explores the nutritional value of the peanut butter and jelly sandwich, the PB and J. A healthier version of the PB and J is suggested.

Many Kids May Have a Genetic Tendency To Not Like Bitter Tastes
A recent study shows that a gene may be responsible for children's aversion to bitter flavors. While this may cause kids to not like vegetables, it doesn't seem to cause the same aversion in adults.

Should Children Take Vitamins?
Should children take vitamins? An article discussing the need for vitamin and mineral supplements for children. Despite our attempts to feed our kids healthy diets, they may need extra vitamins and minerals. Children and dietary supplements.