Child Nutrition
Recommendations for healthy child nutrition are changing and parents are making a real effort to improve their child's eating habits for healthy nutrition. Learn what you can do to make healthy food choices for your child.
Sources of Vitamin D for Kids
The American Academy of Pediatrics put out new guidelines on Vitamin D intake for children. What are the sources of Vitamin D for children?
The American Academy of Pediatrics put out new guidelines on Vitamin D intake for children. What are the sources of Vitamin D for children?
Kids' Healthy Recipe Collection
In our busy household, quick and easy dishes are a necessity. My criteria for this recipe collection is to find recipes that are quick, easy, low fat, high fiber, nutrient rich, and low sugar. I've gotten lots of ideas from the great cooks among my family and friends, and share these recipes in the hope that they spark your creativity to achieve a more balanced and healthful diet for your family.
In our busy household, quick and easy dishes are a necessity. My criteria for this recipe collection is to find recipes that are quick, easy, low fat, high fiber, nutrient rich, and low sugar. I've gotten lots of ideas from the great cooks among my family and friends, and share these recipes in the hope that they spark your creativity to achieve a more balanced and healthful diet for your family.
Sneaking Vegetables into Your Kids' Meals
If you need to find ways to get vegetables into your picky eater's diet while they are developing their taste for healthy foods, try these ideas.
If you need to find ways to get vegetables into your picky eater's diet while they are developing their taste for healthy foods, try these ideas.
Child Obesity - A Parent's Treatment Diary
My daughter didn't grow out of her baby fat; and in fact, it became much worse. We decided it was time to seek treatment, and we are both relieved and encouraged by what we are learning.
My daughter didn't grow out of her baby fat; and in fact, it became much worse. We decided it was time to seek treatment, and we are both relieved and encouraged by what we are learning.
Child Obesity - A Parent's Treatment Diary: 3-Month Follow-Up
In this installment of Child Obesity - A Parent's Treatment Diary, we go for our first follow-up visit and participate in group nutritional counseling.
In this installment of Child Obesity - A Parent's Treatment Diary, we go for our first follow-up visit and participate in group nutritional counseling.
10 Fun Ways to Get Young Children to Eat Healthier
Parents and caregivers have the sole responsibility to introduce healthy food choices to young children. Children learn from the meals you offer, the way you serve food, the way you shop, and the examples you set. They develop habits early that, once learned, can last a lifetime, so it’s never too early to make a change. It’s important to take every opportunity to promote a healthy active lifestyle. Try these ten creative ways to get young children to eat healthier.
Parents and caregivers have the sole responsibility to introduce healthy food choices to young children. Children learn from the meals you offer, the way you serve food, the way you shop, and the examples you set. They develop habits early that, once learned, can last a lifetime, so it’s never too early to make a change. It’s important to take every opportunity to promote a healthy active lifestyle. Try these ten creative ways to get young children to eat healthier.
Mediterranean-Style Diet, Omega-3, and Children
Some of the most interesting research and resources I've discovered lately are related to Mediterranean-style diets and essential fatty acids, specifically Omega-3, and children. The findings are reinforcing what we now know about healthy eating and the new dietary guidelines for children and adults.
Some of the most interesting research and resources I've discovered lately are related to Mediterranean-style diets and essential fatty acids, specifically Omega-3, and children. The findings are reinforcing what we now know about healthy eating and the new dietary guidelines for children and adults.
3-A-Day Dairy
The latest child nutrition information is re-emphasizing the importance of dairy products, particularly low-fat milk, cheese, and yogurt. Learn more and find recipes for dairy-based snacks and dishes for your family.
The latest child nutrition information is re-emphasizing the importance of dairy products, particularly low-fat milk, cheese, and yogurt. Learn more and find recipes for dairy-based snacks and dishes for your family.
5-A-Day Fruits and Vegetables
Dole is a major sponsor of the 5-a-Day initiative to improve children's nutrition in the best way possible, increasing fruits and vegetables in their diet. This is a colorful and fun site that will help you achieve that goal for your child's eating.
Dole is a major sponsor of the 5-a-Day initiative to improve children's nutrition in the best way possible, increasing fruits and vegetables in their diet. This is a colorful and fun site that will help you achieve that goal for your child's eating.
Child Nutrition and Fitness at KidsHealth.org
Index to excellent child nutrition articles at KidsHealth.org from the Nemours Foundation.
Index to excellent child nutrition articles at KidsHealth.org from the Nemours Foundation.
Child Nutrition Explorations
Resources for parents to improve their child's nutrition. Recent recipes include Emeril's Con Queso.
Resources for parents to improve their child's nutrition. Recent recipes include Emeril's Con Queso.
Children's Nutrition Research Center
Check the Consumer News articles for great advice from a leading research group in child nutrition at Baylor University.
Check the Consumer News articles for great advice from a leading research group in child nutrition at Baylor University.
Cook with Your Kids - Food Network
The Food Network has popularized cooking shows. We love them and have learned a lot. This link goes to the Kids page at Food Network for great recipes and tips.
The Food Network has popularized cooking shows. We love them and have learned a lot. This link goes to the Kids page at Food Network for great recipes and tips.
CYFERNET Children's Nutrition Directory
Articles from U.S. Extension Service with tips and advice for parents on child nutrition. A good selection of kids' snack recipes and ideas.
Articles from U.S. Extension Service with tips and advice for parents on child nutrition. A good selection of kids' snack recipes and ideas.
Dietary Guidance for Children
Resources from the American Diatetic Association on the changing focus in child nutrition from issues of under consumption and nutrient deficiencies to over consumption and decreased energy expended in physical activity.
Resources from the American Diatetic Association on the changing focus in child nutrition from issues of under consumption and nutrient deficiencies to over consumption and decreased energy expended in physical activity.
Food Guide Pyramid - Revised
Follow the revisions in the 'official' Food Guide Pyramid that reflect changing knowledge of healthy nutrition for children and adults.
Follow the revisions in the 'official' Food Guide Pyramid that reflect changing knowledge of healthy nutrition for children and adults.
Healthy Habits for Healthy Kids
A nutrition and activity guide for parents from the American Diatetic Association and Wellpoint. This is a practical guide for parents who are concerned about the dual issue of healthy child nutrition and weight management.
A nutrition and activity guide for parents from the American Diatetic Association and Wellpoint. This is a practical guide for parents who are concerned about the dual issue of healthy child nutrition and weight management.
How to Get Kids to Eat Great and Love It
Web site for the book by Dr. Christine Wood. Dr. Wood knows the challenges and issues for parents who are concerned with their child's nutrition, and she offers practical advice along with her book.
Web site for the book by Dr. Christine Wood. Dr. Wood knows the challenges and issues for parents who are concerned with their child's nutrition, and she offers practical advice along with her book.
Kidnetic Healthy Kid Recipes
Click on recipes for a super collection of healthy snacks and dishes that appeal to kids.
Click on recipes for a super collection of healthy snacks and dishes that appeal to kids.