Nutrition and Diet Article Archive

• Delicious, Colorful, and Healthy School Lunch Box IdeasThese fresh ideas for school lunch meet all the criteria for success: ease of preparation, nutrition, colorful presentation, and involvement from your child.
• 7 Tips for Easy and Painless Meal PlanningSpending a few minutes planning meals for a week eliminates last-minute “What’s for dinner tonight?” woes.
• School Lunch Menu IdeasYes, you can find a sack lunch that your kids will like and that’s healthy, too—even if they don’t know it!
• Fun Lunch IdeasComing up with fresh ideas for your child’s lunch box can be challenging. These simple dishes are nutritious, but still fun enough that kids will give them a try.
• Schools Push for Healthier SnacksBirthday treats and bake sales are out at many schools. Baked chips and fresh fruit are in.
• School Cafeteria MakeoversKids need a nutritious lunch to stay focused in school. Here’s what some school cafeterias are doing to offer healthier foods to students.
• Breakfast Ideas for School SuccessA healthy breakfast lets kids do their best in school. Try these ideas to help children get the nutrition they need in the morning.
• Food Allergies and School-age KidsGood communication and education are key for children with food allergies, their parents, school administrators, and other school employees.
• Provide Nutritious Snacks for After-School Study SessionsChances are, the refrigerator is your middle schooler’s first stop upon walking through the door after school.
• Eating Breakfast Improves Behavior, Problem-SolvingThe older children get, the harder it is to get them to eat breakfast.
• Sleep, Nutritious Food Are Essential for Teens in MayA big test tomorrow. A prom on the weekend. A major project due Tuesday. That’s a typical schedule for an overloaded teen during the frantic month of May.
• You Can Help Your Child Make Healthy Food ChoicesTips for getting your children to eat healthy foods.
• Kids Who Eat a Good Breakfast Are Set To LearnSeptember is National Breakfast Month. It's a good time to talk with your child about the importance of eating a healthy breakfast.
• Help Your Child Avoid Foods That Might Affect LearningChildren who eat right have more energy and ability to learn. Protein and iron, for example, help the brain function.
• Breakfast Most Important Meal for SchoolchildrenDon't let rushed morning schedules keep kids from starting the day with something nutritious.
• Teach Good Habits During National Nutrition MonthMarch is National Nutritional Month.
• Can Food Help You Learn?Eating certain “brain foods” might make your kids smarter...but research shows they’ll be better off with a balanced diet, a good breakfast, and regular physical activity.
• Nutrition for KidsIdeas on how to improve your child's eating habits.
• 5 Sack Lunches Kids LoveDistract finicky eaters by putting together a meal that’s so much fun to eat, they won’t be thinking about whether it’s on their short list of “likes.”