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MyPlate for Kids

Find games, activities, and information about eating healthy with the five food groups.

USDA, Food and Nutrition Service, Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion

Phrases that Help and Hinder

Explore positive phrases that can be used by parents and caregivers to support children in developing healthy eating habits.

USDA, Food and Nutrition Service, Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion

Find quick and easy recipes kids and other family members will enjoy. Videos, rollover widgets, and fact sheets provide ideas on ways to get your kids to try new foods, eat whole grains, fruits and vegetables, and low-fat milk and yogurt.

USDA, Food and Nutrition Service

This Summer, Eat Smart to Play Hard: A Parent’s Guide

Parents, find tips on how to stay active and eat healthy with your family when school is out for the summer.

USDA, Food and Nutrition Service

Reducing Sodium in Children's Diets

About 9 in 10 US children eat more sodium than recommended. Read about how parents and caregivers can help.

HHS, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Advice about Eating Fish For Women Who Are or Might Become Pregnant, Breastfeeding Mothers, and Young Children

Learn how to choose fish that are lower in mercury, which is important for young children and people who are pregnant or breastfeeding. Also see Photonovels for Hispanic American and Chinese American Families on the Advice about Eating Fish.

HHS, Food and Drug Administration, Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition

Healthy Breakfasts for Kids: It's All About Balance

This article and short video provides healthy breakfast tips for kids.

HHS, Food and Drug Administration, Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition

Read the Label Youth Outreach Materials

These materials challenge kids (ages 9 to 13) to look for and use the Nutrition Facts label on food and beverage packages. Materials include fun, easy tips and targeted education to help make label reading a key component through which today’s young people are equipped to achieve a healthy diet.

HHS, Food and Drug Administration, Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition

10 Things to Know About Dietary Supplements for Children and Teens

Many dietary supplements haven't been tested in children. Find more information here.

HHS, National Institutes of Health, National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health

Kids and Their Bones: A Guide for Parents

Parents, find out what you can do now to keep your kids' bones strong as they get older.

HHS, National Institutes of Health, National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases

Taking Care of Youth Who Have Diabetes

Help the children in your life manage their diabetes using these tips.

HHS, National Institutes of Health, National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases

Child Nutrition

Explore the latest news, information, and resources on child nutrition.

HHS, National Institutes of Health, National Library of Medicine, MedlinePlus

What’s on Your Plate? Kids Edition

Explore tips for adding more fruits and vegetables to your child's diet.

Alabama Cooperative Extension System

Teaching Kids the Art of Mindful Eating

Try these mindful eating tips to be more present and aware at mealtimes.

Michigan State University Extension

Physical Activity Breaks: Fitness Dice

Take a break for exercise with this fitness dice activity, or try other exercise breaks including Keep It Up and Beach Ball.

Michigan State University Extension

Healthy Parents, Healthy Children: Be Mindful of Your Body Talk

Use these tips to help your child build a healthy body image.

North Dakota State University Extension Service

Indoor Fitness Activities: What to do During Spring Showers

Parents, find a list of indoor fitness activity ideas to do with your kids on a cold or rainy day.

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension

Talking Positively At Mealtimes - Your Words Matter

Make mealtime a positive experience for your child with helpful phrases and practices.

University of Nevada Reno Cooperative Extension

Do I Have to Eat That? Be A Healthy Role Model for Your Child

Follow these tips to be a positive influence on your child's eating habits.

University of New Hampshire Cooperative Extension

Everyone Loves Rewards - Fun Alternatives to Food: A Guide for Parents and Teachers

Get ideas for non-food rewards to help children and teens celebrate special achievements.

Rutgers New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station Cooperative Extension