Nutrition for Kids Directory
You have more influence on what your kids eat than you may think. Not only do you buy and prepare their meals, but you are their eating role model. If you are an oatmeal-and-biking type, your kids likely are, too. If you are more the chips-and-TV type, that's where you'll find the kids. Learn how to be a healthy role model for your child. Follow the links below to find WebMD's comprehensive coverage about children's nutrition and get tips on how to get your kids to eat a healthy diet and like it.
Medical Reference
Healthy Eating Habits for Your Child
Learning healthy eating habits at a young age can reap benefits for a lifetime. Here are tips for teaching your kids about nutrition.
Nutrition and Teeth
Snacking can lead to tooth decay. WebMD offers tips for stocking your pantry and fridge with dental-friendly foods.
Nutrition and Your Child's Teeth
What your child eats affects his or her teeth. Keep your child's teeth in tip-top shape with these tips.
Grocery Shopping Tips for Parents
These grocery shopping tips can help busy parents keep their children healthy. Learn about choosing nutritious food for your family.
Features
Healthy Lunchbox Tips
Try these easy ideas for quick, brown bag nutrition.
Healthy Meals for Busy Families
Feeding a family is no mean feat. Follow these tips to whip up nutritious, delicious fare in a flash.
Healthy Eating: Nutrients Kids Need
Are your kids getting what they need from their food? Check this list to learn what nutrients they might miss out on.
Family Dinners Are Important
Kids are less likely to get into trouble, and often get better grades, when the family dines together regularly.
Video
Breakfast and Childhood Obesity
Why should you insist your child eat breakfast each day? Ask childhood obesity expert Dr. David Ludwig.
Family Mealtime and Childhood Weight Control
How does sitting down to dinner as a family help your child lose weight? Ask childhood obesity expert Dr. David Ludwig.
Proper Snacks for Childhood Weight Control
Should you limit your child's snacking to manage his or her weight? Ask childhood obesity expert Dr. David Ludwig.
Four Ways to Change Your Teen's Eating Habits
A leading child obesity expert gives four ways you can help your teenager lose weight.
Slideshows & Images
Essential Nutrients for Kids
What nutrients do your kids need? See where to find essential vitamins and minerals in food for good children's nutrition.
Quick Tips for Feeding a Picky Eater
Is your child a picky eater? Learn strategies for feeding picky eaters and tips for establishing good eating habits in kids.
Slideshow: Essential Nutrients for Kids
Build a Better Meal
Want to feed your family smart? See step-by-step directions to making the perfect healthy plate.
Quizzes
Sugars & Sweeteners Quiz: Test Your Sugar Smarts
Test your sugar IQ to see how much you know about the different types of sugar and sweeteners.
Santa Trivia: How Healthy is Santa?
Show us what you know about Santa. And get the inside scoop on how he works out at the North Pole, why he's so jolly, what he eats, and more. Play and see how you score.
Celebrity Workout Quiz: How Do Stars Exercise?
How well do you know your celebrities? Take this quiz and see how stars like Justin Bieber, Robert Pattinson, and Katy Perry workout.
Parent Quiz: Know How to Make a Resolution and Keep It?
Recipes
Expert Commentary
Cooking 101: College-Bound
Teach cooking basics to your college-bound child.
Build a Better Pizza
Read about authentic Italian pizza.
Trick-Kids-Healthy-Treats-Halloween
Read about healthy Halloween treats.
Beware-Empty-Calories
Learn how to avoid empty calories.