Explore nutrition tips, kids’ meal plans, kids’ activities, recipes and more from pediatric nutritionist, Melissa Halas, MA, RDN, CDE.

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Explore dietitian tips for kids meals and snacks, nutrition by age, special diets, family fitness, and more.

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Nutrition and Weight

Cancer Prevention Starts with Kids

You may protect your child from sunburn and tell them to look both ways when they cross the street, but are you doing what you

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Infants and Toddler Healthy Meal Plans

Healthy Meal Plan for a 3-Year-Old

Are you curious about what a healthy meal plan for a 3-year-old should look like? Try this day of balanced meals and snacks, full of

Mini Egg Frittata Healthy Meal Plan for Kids
Meal Plans By Age

Healthy Meal Plan #2 for a 7-8-Year-Old

This healthy meal plan for kids is full of wholesome, easy to assemble, and portable options for a 7-8-year-old. Be prepared when a busy schedule

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Nutrition By Age

The Effect of Adolescence on Eating Habits

Adolescent eating habits are influenced by many factors every day, so how can we steer them toward healthy behaviors? Nutrition plays a significant role during

Meal Plans By Age

Sample Day of Meals for a 4-Year Old Child

Feeding your child healthy and easy kid-friendly meals can be a breeze! Check out our sample kids meal and snack ideas below for a preschooler!

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Fruits and Vegetables

10 Easy Ways to Eat Avocados

There are so many ways to prepare, eat and bake avocados. These ten tasty, family-friendly, easy ways to eat avocado will leave the kids wanting