There’s No Point Providing Great Food At School If The Kids Won’t Eat It! Go >
The transformation really needs to start at home. Here are some great ideas to convince your children that fresh, nutritious food tastes better, makes them feel healthier and is fun to prepare.
Eat Smart and Grow Strong! Go >
We’ve all heard about the growing epidemics – childhood obesity, juvenile diabetes, teens having heart attacks. Government studies show that today’s generation of young people (our kids) may be the first not to live longer than their parents. One reason? Poor diet.
Eat smart and grow strong is a campaign to help families eat better. While most initiatives work to address childhood obesity by promoting physical activity and healthier foods in schools, Eat Smart, Grow Strong is focusing on the home.
Better Health Channel – Healthier Living Online Go >
Eating tips for children by age.
Children & Nutrition Resources Go >
- Top Ten Ways to Help Children Develop Healthy Habits
- Take Control of Portion Sizes
- Ten Do’s for Dealing With a Picky Eater
- How to Make Fast Food Friendlier
- Delicious Decisions Recipes and Nutritional Information
Fighting the Child Obesity Epidemic Go >
We hear a lot in the news about children and the “obesity epidemic” lately. You may be wondering what it’s all about. We have general notions about obesity and overweight being unhealthy, but what exactly are the concerns?
MyPyramid Go >
One size doesn’t fit all. MyPyramid Plan can help you choose the foods and amounts that are right for you. For a quick estimate of what and how much you need to eat, enter your age, sex, and activity level in the MyPyramid Plan box. For a detailed assessment of your food intake and physical activity level, click on the MyPyramid Tracker! All this and much more at: www.mypyramid.gov.
