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1Learning About Carbohydrates
Carbohydrates are a component of food. Find out why you need them in this article for kids.
2Meal Plans: What Kids With Diabetes Need to Know
Meal plans help people with diabetes eat right and stay healthy. What's a meal plan?
3Carbohydrates and Diabetes
If you have diabetes, you might think you shouldn't eat carbohydrates (carbs) at all. But all kids, including kids with diabetes, can and should eat carbs as part of a healthy diet.
4Nutrition & Fitness Center
Want to know more about eating right and being active? This is the place!
5Figuring Out Food Labels
The food label on a food package is a lot like the table of contents in a book - it tells you exactly what the food contains. Read our article for kids for more about food labels.
6Word! Fats
Like carbohydrates and proteins, fats are one of the three main components of the food you eat.
7Food Guide Pyramid Becomes a Plate
Goodbye, Food Guide Pyramid! Hello, MyPlate! The USDA's new divided plate is designed to make it easier to understand healthy eating.
8Learning About Calories
You've probably heard about calories. Are they good or bad for you? Find out in this article for kids.
9Vitamins
How vital are vitamins? Find out in this article for kids.
10Word! Carbohydrate Counting
Many people with diabetes count their carbohydrates to keep track of how much they're eating.


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