Food and Nutrition

A variety of healthy foods fuel your child's body and brain development. Learn what you can do to encourage good nutrition now and as your child grows.
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When Can My Baby Have Salt?
Children drinking milk at the kitchen table
Does Your Child Need Probiotics?
Teen eating a bowl of vegetables
Taking "Clean Eating" Too Far Can Be a Sign of an Eating Disorder
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Everything You Need to Know About Giving Your Child Non-Dairy Milk
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Everything You Need to Know About Children's Vitamins and Minerals
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How to Make Your Child’s Packed Lunch More Sustainable
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What Are the Symptoms of a Nut Allergy in Kids?
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Is Carbonated Water Good for Kids?
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Children and Electrolytes: Everything You Need to Know
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Should You Hide Vegetables in Your Child's Food?
Child eating a salad
How to Raise Kids on a Special Diet
toddler coffee
Is Coffee Safe for Toddlers to Drink?
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Why Drinking Milk Is Recommended for Kids and What Milk Is Best
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Alternatives to Vitamins for Picky Eaters
Pack your teen a quick breakfast to-go when there isn't time for a sit down meal.
Quick and Nutritious Breakfast Ideas for Teens
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How Junk Food Ads Are Following Kids Online
Boy biting a spear of asparagus
Iron Rich Foods for Children
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Protein Shakes and Supplements for Kids
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How Many Eggs Can Kids Eat Every Day?
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The 10 Best Foods for Kids
Little African American boy drinking fresh milk from a glass.
Non-Dairy Milks and Child's Development
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10 Fun, Healthy Snacks for Kids to Make
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Is Fish Oil Supplementation Right for Kids?
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How to Get Kids to Drink More Water
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Healthy Sports Snacks for Kids
A child holding gummy candy.
Best Gummy Vitamins for Kids
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Creative Ideas for Packed Lunches Kids Will Actually Eat
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Vegan and Vegetarian Diets for Kids
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Fiber Recommendations for Children
Does too much sugar lead to hyperactivity in kids?
Does Sugar Really Cause Hyperactivity in Children?
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Organic Milk for Kids and Toddlers
How much water should kids drink
How Much Water Should Kids Drink?
Ways to Encourage Healthy Eating Habits in Kids
How to Support Healthy Eating Habits in Kids
The new MyPlate logo from the USDA is supposed to help people build a healthy plate of food.
USDA MyPlate Food Plate for Your Child
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McDonald's Happy Meal Nutrition Facts
Raw vegetable snacks for kids
Snack Ideas for Kids
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Foods That Are Rich in Potassium
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Do Children Need Sugar-Free Juice and Drinks?
Girl eating green peas with a fork.
Vitamins and Supplements for Children
Father helping daughter cook
Healthy Breakfast Ideas Your Kids Will Love
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School Lunch Guidelines and Controversy
A child eating chips with guacamole.
How Children Can Gain Weight Healthily
Boy pouring raisins into bowl of muesli mixture, 4 years
Are Raisins a Nutritious Snack Option?
Mother and daughter eating watermelon
Why Kids Should Eat More Fruit
School lunch
Is School or Packed Lunch Right for Your Family?
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Too Much Sugar Can Cause Health Problems in Kids
Toddler eating yogurt
Protein-Rich Foods for Kids
Young child drinking large glass of milk
Should You Give Your Kids Low-Fat or Whole Milk?
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What Pediatricians and Nutrition Experts Think of Carnation Breakfast Essentials
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Is Your Child's Diet Causing Constipation?
Girls sharing glass of milk
Growth Hormones in Milk
Baby feeding himself yoghurt
Probiotics and Acidophilus for Kids
little girl eating a banana
Are Bananas Healthy?
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Guidelines for Giving Kids Fruit Juice
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The Best Type of Milk to Give to Children of Various Ages
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Easy Breakfast Ideas for Tween and Teen Sleepovers
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Is Your Child Getting Enough Vitamin D?
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DHA and ARA Supplements in Baby Formula
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How to Pick the Perfect Avocado for Your Baby
Don't try to force feed your child if he's a picky eater.
How to Avoid Power Struggles With Kids Who Are Picky Eaters