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  • What's Protein? for Kids


    Protein builds, maintains, and replaces the tissues in your body. You can get it from yummy foods like eggs, nuts, beans, fish, meat, and milk.

  • What Is Keratin? for Kids


    Keratin is the hard protein that hair is made of.

  • What Are Carbohydrates? for Kids


    Like proteins and fats, carbohydrates are one of the three main components of food.

  • What's Blood? for Kids


    It swirls through your veins and arteries, but what is it really? Find out about blood in this article for kids.

  • Words to Know (Cancer Glossary) for Kids


    Check out our cancer glossary for lots of easy-to-read definitions.

  • What Is a Gene? for Kids


    Why does one kid have green eyes while another kid's eyes are brown? It's all in the genes! Find out how genes work, what happens when there are problems with genes, and more.

  • Cystic Fibrosis for Kids


    Cystic fibrosis affects the lungs and makes it hard to breathe. Find out more in this article for kids.

  • MyPlate Food Guide for Kids


    MyPlate is designed to make it easier to understand healthy eating.

  • What Are Fats? for Kids


    Like carbohydrates and proteins, fats are one of the three main components of the food you eat.

  • Garden-Fresh Lunches for Kids


    Let's step into the garden for some ideas on what you can pack for lunch. PB&J is great, but not every day!