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Calcium for Parents
Milk and other calcium-rich foods help build strong, healthy bones. But most kids and teens don't get enough calcium. Here's how to make sure that yours do.
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Recipes for Kids With Diabetes for Parents
These recipes were created for kids with diabetes, but can be enjoyed by anyone looking for nutritious meals and snacks.
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Vegetarian Diets for Parents
Vegetarian diets have become more popular, and many parents may wonder if kids can safely follow a vegetarian diet and still get all the nutrients necessary for growing up healthy and strong.
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Breastfeeding FAQs: Solids and Supplementing for Parents
Here are answers to some common supplemental feeding questions - from when to introduce solids to offering breastfed babies formula.
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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.
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MyPlate Food Guide for Parents
The USDA's food guide icon is designed to make meal planning easy. Here's how to get MyPlate onto your table.
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Pregnant or Breastfeeding? Nutrients You Need for Parents
Learn which nutrients you need while pregnant or breastfeeding, and easy ways to add them to your diet.
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Being a Vegetarian for Teens
People choose vegetarianism for a variety of reasons. This article describes different types of vegetarianism and provides advice on ways for vegetarians to get all the nutrients they need.
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DASH Diet for High Blood Pressure for Parents
Doctor may recommend the DASH diet for kids who've had a blood pressure reading that was higher than normal. The DASH diet is not a strict diet, but more of a lifestyle.
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Nutrition Guide for Toddlers for Parents
While growth slows somewhat during the toddler years, it's a new era where kids will eat and drink more independently.