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Healthy Eating

Kids and Food: 10 Tips for Parents

Here are 10 simple tips to help you raise kids who develop healthy eating habits!

My Toddler Hates Vegetables. What Can I Do?

Do your toddler's veggies end up on the floor or cold on the plate? Try these tips.

MyPlate Food Guide

The USDA's food guide icon is designed to make meal planning easy. Here's how to get MyPlate onto your table.

Nutrition Guide for Toddlers

Toddlers need to get their nutrients from a variety of foods. Fruits, vegetables, beans, whole grains, and lean proteins will now become an important part of your child’s diet.

Reading Food Labels

Find out how to make healthy food choices for your family by reading food labels.

School Lunches

Packing school lunches are a chance to steer kids toward good nutrition. Here are ideas for some fun and easy lunchbox options.

Snacks

If the right foods are offered at the right times, snacks can play an important role in managing kids' hunger and boosting nutrition.

Snacks for Preschoolers

Healthy and well-timed snacks can help fill in nutritional gaps for preschoolers. But how do you turn yours into a smart snacker?

Snacks for School-Age Kids

Healthy snacks can help parents manage school-age kids' hunger and boost nutrition.

Snacks for Toddlers

Some toddlers may seem too busy exploring to slow down and eat. Others may be fickle about food or refuse to eat at mealtime. That's where healthy, well-timed snacks come in.