Nutrition: For children & teens

Healthy Eating Age-appropriate diet for children Every child needs a good combination of calories, proteins, minerals and vitamins to grow. That's why age-appropriate food choices are so important... Healthy diet for children 1 to 11 years of age and adolescents 12 to 18 years of age Food guide pyramid

Childhood Obesity Prevention Weight management for children Weighing too much is not good for your child's health. Being overweight increases your child's risk of having health problems. How can I help my child manage his weight? Power by the Hour™ This nutrition education and physical fitness program for elementary age students empowers youth to make healthy lifestyle choices hour by hour. Healthy Kids in Healthy Places Community Action Forum From schools and health care organizations to families, day care centers, community groups and the food industry; we must work together to decrease childhood obesity... Meals, Snacks, Etc. Brown bag lunch ideas Food portion sizes Heart-healthy dining out Recipes What will kids eat?