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  • Learning About Fats for Kids


    How much fat should be in your daily diet? Find out in this article for kids.

  • Nutrition & Fitness (Topic Center) for Teens


    This site for teens has information and advice on food, exercise, and sports.

  • Is It Possible to Lose Weight Without Exercising? for Teens


    Your weight is a balance between the calories you take in and the calories you burn.

  • Carbohydrates and Sugar for Parents


    Carbs are the body's most important and readily available source of energy. The key is to eat healthy ones, like whole grains, and avoid foods with added sugar.

  • Staying at a Healthy Weight for Teens


    Here are some practical, everyday tips on making exercise and healthy eating work for you instead of feeling like it's the other way around.

  • Calcium for Teens


    Your parents were right to make you drink milk when you were little. It's loaded with calcium, a mineral vital for building strong bones and teeth.

  • Eating During Pregnancy for Parents


    To eat well during pregnancy, your extra calories should come from nutritious foods that contribute to your baby's growth and development.

  • Complementary and Alternative Medicine for Parents


    Complementary and alternative medicine are types of medicine and healing that differ from conventional medicine. They include things like mind–body therapies, nutritional therapies, body-based therapies, and whole medicine systems.

  • Vitamins and Minerals for Teens


    Vitamins and minerals are nutrients that the body needs to work properly. They boost the immune system, promote normal growth and development, and help cells and organs do their jobs.

  • Sports Supplements for Parents


    Sports supplements are products used to enhance athletic performance. But there aren't enough long-term studies to know if they're safe for teens.