Nutrition for Kids

In 2016, the American Heart Association released new guidelines limiting the amount of added sugar considered acceptable for a healthy diet. How does your child's diet add up? In this article, you'll find information on The AHA health guidelines How much sugar a child should eat in a day Soda's impact on your diet Creating a healthy diet for your child

Childhood obesity statistics are on the rise at an alarming rate.

Do kids need to take a multivitamin? Experts weigh in on the essential vitamins for kids and the pros and cons of a daily multivitamin.

Toddlers and tomatoes just don't go together. Or, do they? Figuring out how to get your toddler to eat his vegetables is a tricky science that parents have been experimenting with for centuries. The next time your little one has a blow up at the sight of peas or tosses his carrots at you, give one of these simple food prep tricks a try!

"Mom, I am not eating that!" How many times have you heard that? The next time your picky eater refuses to eat his dinner, try these tips and tricks that will have him gobbling down his meals in no time!

Find some easy and creative ways to sneak some veggies into your child's diet!

Check out which big-name food companies are removing artificial ingredients and opting for a more natural approach when it comes to their products.

The FDA doesn't require manufacturers to list caffeine content on food labels, so be aware of where caffeine may be lurking.

Follow these tips from the USDA to make sure your child is getting the proper nutrition from her meat-free diet.

The USDA presents an easy way to fit the five major food groups on your plate at every meal. Use this visual guide to design a healthy plate for your family.

Do your kids get bored with the same old sandwiches all school year? Find some easy new lunch ideas that will make your child love his bagged lunch every day.

Do your brain a favor and feed it foods packed with nutrients to keep it healthy and fit. Decrease your chance of disease while improving your mood, thinking, and mental skills with these brain-boosting super foods.

Your kid won't go near vegetables? See if you can sneak in a few here and there with some of these suggestions.

Find tips for making healthier food choices at your favorite fast food restaurant.

From nursery school through college, fat students experience ostracism, discouragement, and sometimes violence. Find out what you can do to help your overweight child.

This fun and interactive tool helps you plan a healthy, balanced diet for your family, based on recommendations from the USDA.