Nutrition for Young Children

This provides information and the AAP policy statement regarding the recommendation of no fruit juice for children under 1 year.

This article explains the changes to the nutrition facts labels on food based on new findings about diet-related health problems that affect growing numbers of children and adults.

This teacher’s guide includes six standards-based, inquiry-led, student-centered and teacher approved nutrition lessons for kindergarten.

This parent tip provides easy ways to add variety and more substance to family meals.

This parenting resource is a podcast with Dr. Dan Kessler who has worked in this area of feeding difficulties in young children for more than 30 years.

This reviews a selection of books for young children on food topics, such as eating vegetables and foods for special occasions.

This topical guide will introduce you to important books, videos, and information resources available from the EI Clearinghouse on healthy feeding and nutrition.

This website provides information about a nationwide call-to-action that empowers child care and early education providers to make positive health changes in children that could last a lifetime.

This Q&A website explains what parents can do when their child is a selective eater.

Do you know a “picky eater”? “Picky” eating is when a child refuses foods often or eats the same foods over and over. Here’s what to do and what not to do with your picky eater.

This article provides ten basic guidelines to follow to can help encourage children to eat right and maintain a healthy weight.

This website provides games, activities, songs, and videos that encourage a healthy lifestyle for young children.

This article shares how to help parents feed their kids nutritious, balanced meals. The divided plate includes sections for vegetables, fruits, grains, and foods high in protein.

This section of the ChooseMyPlate website is for parents and caregivers of children 2 through 5 years of age who want to help preschoolers eat well, be active, and be healthy.

This gives information regarding snacking for toddlers and preschoolers. Tips and recommendations are given.