Nutrition for Kids

This article discusses the specific dietary needs of children and teenagers.

Read the do's and don'ts of getting your toddler to eat, and find a list of reasons why your child might refuse food.

It's normal for adolescent girls to become a bit chubby as they go through puberty. Find out why you should be careful not to overreact.

Since protein can be found in a variety of foods, it makes it easy to meet the recommended daily allowance in the diet.

For a child's health -- physical and mental -- vegetables have to be an important part of his diet.

Learn which foods seem to help with "binding" up the excess fluids and waste that occur with diarrhea.

Parents of picky eaters believe their children came into the world that way. Those whose children eat everything give themselves a big pat on the back. But who's right?

It's not "cool" to be fat, but that hasn't prevented today's obesity epidemic among American youth.

Get tips on how to encourage a six-year-old to eat a greater variety of foods.

My child loves to eat. Should he be on a diet?

To help a child achieve a healthy weight, creating healthy eating habits and increasing the level of physical activity are necessary. Exercise should become a routine part of the child's day, like brushing teeth.

Could there be a connection between poor grades and constipation?

If your child isn't taking any milk, how can you be sure that he's getting enough vitamin D?

When a child is overweight, it's important that she knows her size will never affect whether you love her or appreciate her.

Find out what our expert has to say about vitamin supplementation for kids.