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Special conditions require special diets. Learn about healthy eating for (and in spite of) certain diseases, as well as for different ages and stages of life.

Kids

Many kids fall short in five essential nutrients. Is your child one?

New to parenting? Here are the nutrition basics for young children.

Get even picky eaters to eat healthfully -- with a minimum of fuss

How you feed your "big kid" now can inspire healthy eating habits for a lifetime.

Parents can help teens learn to make healthy food choices.

How to help your children eat healthfully at school.

Snacking can actually be good for your child.

Experts describe the best ways to keep children from gaining too much weight.

New Moms

13 crave-worthy foods that will give baby a boost.

What to eat when you're expecting.

With a little planning, pregnant women who are vegetarians or vegans can get all the nutrients they need.

When you're nursing a baby, you need more than just extra calories.

Nutrition

A guide to eating healthy during every stage of your life.

Is your diet the key to longevity? Find out why eating right may mean aging right, too.

As you get older, good nutrition plays an increasingly important role in how well you age.

Health Conditions

Lifestyle changes can make a big difference for your heart.

Mounting evidence shows that the foods we eat weigh heavily in the war against cancer.

Did you know that certain foods can help lower your cholesterol?

One of the simplest, most effective ways to lower blood pressure is to eat a healthy diet.

If you've got diabetes, the right meal plan can help you keep blood sugar under control.

Dining out? Watch out for sodium and portion size.

Strictly avoiding your trigger foods is the only way to control food allergies.

Do wheat products cause intestinal trouble? Try these tips for a gluten-free diet.

Have irritable bowel syndrome? Learn which foods can hurt, and which can help.

Many foods can trigger migraines and other headaches.

Tips to help you prevent gas, burping, and bloating.

Need heartburn relief? Here are the top foods you should avoid -- and why.

Healthy eating can help you manage some menopause-related conditions.

Vegetarian Diets

What you need to know before you go veggie.

Whether you're a vegan or "flexitarian," vegetarian meals have health benefits.

What are the different forms of vegetarian diets?

There's never been a better time to eat meatless meals, whether you do it part time or all the time.

Most alternative diets center on the belief that you can improve your health by eating or avoiding certain foods.

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