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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.

Nutrition and Weight

Debunking the Role of Genetics in Obesity

While it is true that genetics play a role in body size, shape, and weight, the environment and lifestyle choices are just as important! As

Health Expert Interviews

Rosanne Rust, MS, RD, LDN

We interviewed nutrition expert and Registered Dietitian Rosanne Rust about her approach to feeding her kids and weight management. Here is what we learned. What

Special Diets

A Life of Joy, Free of Soy!

Allergy and intolerance to soybeans is one of the more common food allergies, especially among babies and young children. If your infant or child gets an

Nutrition By Age

Maternal Weight Gain During Pregnancy

Many people believe that pregnancy allows a woman to “eat for two” with no concern regarding weight gain. However, nutrition experts say this is not exactly true.

Teenager lifestyle - young woman eating pizza outdoor in street
Nutrition By Age

5 Easy & Tasty Brunch Ideas for Teens

Get your teens involved in simple meal preparation now, so they can learn some healthy survival cooking skills for later! You don’t have to be a

Nutrition By Age

Growing Pains: How to Feed Your Teenage Boy

Having trouble keeping your 16-year-old from eating everything in the house? The amount of food a teenage boy can put away is legendary! Besides sports, work,

Healthy Living Tips

Make your Hot Dog a Health Dog!

Before you completely ban hot dogs from your diet, there’s good news. There are hot dog companies that are now making healthier hot dogs. Whether

Nutrition By Age

Gestational Diabetes: A Family Opportunity

A diagnosis of gestational diabetes can be scary, but it doesn’t automatically mean you’ll develop type 2 Diabetes later in life. Take these steps to