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.

Healthy Living Tips

Important Steps to Start a Garden

Growing you own food is good for the planet! But it can be intimidating to start a garden if it’s your first time or you

Top 10 Ways to Get Kids to Eat Better

It’s common for parents to want to get kids to eat better. Use these ten ideas to kickstart new behaviors and happy mealtimes. With busy

Infants and Toddlers

Easy Tips for Baby’s First Foods

Take the worry out of feeding your baby and try these foods first. They’re simple to make and are full of nutrients. Easy Baby First

Infants and Toddlers

Baby’s First Foods –Safety Tips

Food sanitation and safety are especially important when making your own baby food! Follow these tips for confidence in feeding your baby. Kitchen Tips to

10 Whole Food Meals
Healthy Living Tips

10 More Whole Food Meals

Baked salmon with olive oil, salt and pepper, baked spiced sweet potato fries, steamed broccoli and apple slices Spiced black bean burger topped with avocado

Chopped Greens
Nutrition By Age

Portion Sizes for Kids 4 to 18 Years of Age

Not sure of the portion sizes your child needs for each food group? The Choose MyPlate portion sizes are listed below. Most parents want to