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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Health Expert Interviews

Expert Tips on Classroom and Day Care Nutrition

Calling all teachers, health professionals, and medical experts! We caught up with some of our favorite leading Registered Dietitian Nutritionists in childhood and school nutrition

Healthy Living Tips

10 Ways to Cut Down on Sodium

Learn common foods that contain sodium, and easy ways to make sure your children aren’t getting too much! As a parent concerned about your child’s

Children's Book Corner

Handstand Kids, Chinese Cookbook

Yvette Garfield’s Chinese cookbook for kids brings food, fun, and adventure to the kitchen table as they travel through China. Story by Yvette Garfield What

Fitness and Family

5 Fit Kid Secrets for Winter

Here are helpful tips if you’re struggling to keep you and your kids on track with healthy living during the holiday season!  If your goals

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.

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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