NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J. - At one preschool, the ABC's stand for apples, broccoli and carrots. As schools nationwide contend with an epidemic of obese youngsters, the Nutritional Sciences Preschool at ...

Celebrating its 20th anniversary, Food Detectives has launched a free virtual nutrition program teaching elementary-age children to decode labels, spot marketing tactics, and understand ...

The federal government will spend more than $1 billion this year on nutrition education — fresh carrot and celery snacks, videos of dancing fruit, hundreds of hours of lively lessons about how great ...

Kids are notoriously picky eaters, so if you’re worried about getting your kids to eat a healthy diet, you’re not alone. Many ...

Kate Farms is committed to helping families access high-quality nutrition, and Kids Nutrition can also be found online, through medical channels (HCPCS Code B4160), and via WIC †. For more details, ...

Back-to-school season is an ideal opportunity to get a better handle on food, nutrition and meal planning. Nutrition is important for kids’ growth and development and plays a key role in academic ...

I'm sure you’ve heard the saying, “When you know better, you do better.” Maya Angelou said that. Actually, she said something even nicer: “Do the best you can until you know better. Then, when you ...

Healthy children don't just happen, they're raised on the proper food, sufficient play, and habits that form their future. Nutrition and exercise are two of the most vital pillars of child development ...

Among the things that school kids in Washington state have to worry about — homework, gym class and cooties, among others — a nutritious meal shouldn’t have to be one of them. For more kids it no ...

Parents often make unintentional nutrition mistakes, such as over-relying on processed 'kid-friendly' foods and forcing children to finish meals. Neglecting food variety and skipping breakfast also ...