Set Up Healthy Patterns
Learn how to improve your child's diet for a healthy and active lifestyle. read more
October 12, 2009
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5 Ways To Sneak Vegetables In Your Kid's Food
Find some easy and creative ways to sneak some veggies into your child's diet! read more
August 25, 2016
Are We Too Sweet? Our Kids' Addiction to Sugar
In 2016, the American Heart Association released new guidelines limiting the amount of added sugar considered acceptable for a healthy diet. How does ... read more
February 11, 2018
5 Tips to Raise a Healthy Vegetarian Child
Follow these tips from the USDA to make sure your child is getting the proper nutrition from her meat-free diet. read more
September 26, 2014
Is the Keto Diet Safe For Kids?
FamilyEducation's Nutrition Expert Michelle Routhenstein, MS RD CDE CDN weighs in on whether the keto diet is safe for kids. read more
September 26, 2019
Are Gluten-Free Diets Safe for Kids?
Being “gluten free” is NOT a cool, trendy diet fad—it’s a lifestyle choice some parents make for their child’s health. But, is it okay for all kids? W... read more
April 15, 2019
Are Vegan Diets Safe for Kids?
Here is what you need to know when considering whether you would like to raise your child as a vegan with advice and recommendations from a Registered... read more
May 21, 2019
How Specific Diets Can Impact Kids With Autism
Dr. Timothy Buie, a Pediatric Gastroenterologist and Autism Medical Specialist at Boston Children’s Hospital, explains how specific diet interventions... read more
January 23, 2020
USDA's Guidelines for a Healthy Family Diet
Find out more about the USDA's dietary guidelines and MyPlate icon. read more
June 13, 2011
When Teens Obsess About Their Weight
Personality, genes, the pressures of a celebrity-crazed culture can all add up to food and weight-obsessed kids. read more
February 3, 2000
Mom’s Pre-Pregnancy Diet Could Impact Baby’s Genes
The diet at the time of conception may cause permanent changes in the DNA of children. read more
November 23, 2022
Feeding Your Preschooler
Learn about good nutrition for your preschooler and find out how you can be a healthy role model for your child. read more
March 15, 2006