Child Nutrition

When feeding kids is called “waste”: What parents need to know about the USDA’s school meal cuts

Earlier this month, the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced it would cancel nearly $1 billion in funding for two federal programs.

Consumer Reports study finds 50% of baby formulas contain potentially concerning chemicals—what parents need to know

Roughly half of the 41 baby formulas tested contained potentially harmful levels of contaminants.

New study reveals the surprising way eating fish can boost your child’s kindness 

Children who consumed little to no seafood at age 7 were less prosocial.

How pregnancy diet influences a baby’s taste preferences

New research suggests that babies can “taste” flavors in the womb...

A new study just changed how we manage peanut allergies in kids

Researchers found that a simple, gradual exposure to peanuts helped children with peanut allergies build tolerance.

Picky eating in kids is mostly due to genetics, study says

Parents, it's not your fault.

6 Trader Joe’s lunch box heroes I always have on hand

These pantry staples make packing my kids’ lunches *way* easier.

8 nutritionist-approved kids lunch ideas—that aren’t sandwiches

Is that turkey-and-cheese coming back untouched? It’s time to think beyond the bread.

The best foods to feed your sick toddler, according to a pediatric dietitian

Breakfast for dinner, anyone?

Kids may soon be able to get plant-based milk options at school

According to the USDA’s findings, 29 percent of the cartons of milk served in our schools are thrown in the garbage unopened.

Should we really be worried about picky eaters?

Parents and kids already have enough on their plates, literally.

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Your guide to child nutrition starts here.

Every child deserves a free school lunch—full stop

The fact that this subject is such a debated hot topic is a stain on humanity.

Dad goes viral for response to teachers who criticized his daughter’s ‘non-healthy’ lunch

Dad 1, teachers 0

Got a picky eater? Here are the best vitamins for kids to make sure they get enough nutrients

Not all kids need vitamins, but these picks top the list.

7 ways to help your kids form a healthy relationship with food

As an eating disorders therapist and mom, I'm teaching my son there are no "bad" foods.

A new study shows vegetarian diets are healthy for most kids

Results from a study of nearly 9,000 kids shows that kids who follow vegetarian diets have similar growth to those who eat meat, but proper planning is important.

The scientific reason why your toddler only loves mac and cheese

(…or hotdogs or yogurt or chicken nuggets.)

One way to prevent kids from getting sick? Try cow colostrum

Studies show cow colostrum can significantly reduce the number of upper respiratory tract infections in kids.

Confession: I’m a dietitian and feeding my daughter is a struggle

As a dietitian, I teach other parents how to feed their own kiddos. And yet, I couldn't even get my own daughter to try a new food, let alone accept it.