Eating and Nutrition

Give your child the nutrients he needs to grow up big and strong with these ideas for healthy meals, snacks, and more. Plus: What you need to know about your child's school lunch.
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I Tried the 'Division of Responsibility' Mealtime Hack With My Kids—And It Worked
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How My Family Is Paleo (in Our Own Way)
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Do You Know What Your Child Eats At School?
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Some Fortified Cereals May Pose Health Risk to Kids
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School Meal Standards Are Working, Harvard Researchers Say
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Kraft to Remove Yellow Dyes from Some Macaroni & Cheese Boxes
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McDonald's CEO Defends Ronald McDonald, Food Quality
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Nestle, General Mills to Cut Cereal Sugar, Salt, But Not in U.S.
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New Campaign Identifies Child Marketing as Major Obesity Prevention Strategy
Study: Too Much Sugar in Kids' Diets 29516
Study: Too Much Sugar in Kids' Diets
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FDA, Dr. Oz Clash Over Arsenic Levels in Apple Juice
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New School Nutrition Rules Approved in Massachusetts
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Guidelines Proposed to Fight Childhood Obesity
Obese Teen
Surgery for Obese Teens Increasing, But Not a 'Quick Fix'
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Will Your Baby Have a Better Diet If You Went to College?
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Why won't my son eat anything new?
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How can I help 6-year old be less afraid of choking when she eats?
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5 Little Things to Do to Foster Better Eating Habits in Kids
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Better Bedtime Snacks for Kids
5 Inexpensive Ways to Make Scrambled Eggs Less Boring_STILL
Is it safe for kids to eat eggs for breakfast every day?
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Is Your Child Eating Too Much Protein?
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Feeding Toddlers: 5 Common Mistakes and 5 Easy Fixes
Fruity English Muffins
21 Back-to-School Breakfasts
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Kids Are Eating More Processed Foods Than Ever Before, Study Says
Greek Salad
The Mediterranean Diet for Kids—How To Make It Work for Your Family
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A Parent's Guide to Playdate Snack Food
10 Tips to Transition from Purees to Solids
10 Tips For Transitioning From Purees To Solids
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The Surprising Thing That Might Make Your Kid a Better Reader
School lunch tray
Why Recess HELPS Kids Eat Fruits and Veggies
Making Over Your School's Lunch
Making Over Your School's Lunch
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How to Get Kids to Eat Vegetables and Healthy Foods
Home Chef
I Tried Home Chef's Skinnytaste Meals—Here's Why They're Perfect for Families Who Want to Eat Clean
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11 Must-Eat Nutrients for Your Child
Pregnancy cravings
Is There a Good Time to Eat Junk Food in Pregnancy?
Improving Your Child's Gut Health Illustration
5 Ways to Boost Your Kid's Gut Health
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New FDA Guidelines Advise on Choosing Safe Fish for Your Family
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Is Your Child in the Obesity Danger Zone?
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How to Tame Your Kid's Sweet Tooth in 30 Days
Foods with Added Sugar
Mom-Tested Tips for Cutting Out Sugar From Your Family's Diet
4 Delicious Reasons to Love St. Patrick's Day
4 Delicious Reasons to Love St. Patrick's Day
Walmart Snacks
20 Healthy, Filling Snacks That Will Be Perfect for Lunch Boxes This Fall
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12 Healthy After-School Snacks
Healthy Snacks: Why Kids Need to Snack
The 16 Best Travel Snacks for Kids
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Want Smarter Kids? Don't Feed Them Fast Food!
The Scoop on Sports Drinks
The Scoop on Sports Drinks
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How to Strike a Balance With Kids and Sweets
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Michelle Obama, Congress Battle Over School Lunches
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10 Meal Prep Tips to Save You Money on School Lunches
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Peanut-Free Snacks for School
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Impossible Burger Is Coming to School Lunch—Here Are the Nutrition Facts Parents Need to Know
Kids at School Lunch
8 Healthy Packed Lunches Your Kid Will Actually Finish
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Schools Are Struggling to Feed Our Kids—Here's What You Can Do to Help
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The Fight for a Healthier School Lunch
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Foodie Mom, Picky Kid
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5 Things You Shouldn't Say To Your Kids At The Dinner Table
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When Your Child Is Skinny
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Which Fish Are Safe For Kids?