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| MedlinePlus: Child Nutrition DHHS. NIH. National Library of Medicine. Provides a gateway to the latest news and information on the topic of child nutrition. Links to research and related topics. Also in Spanish. |
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| 2000 CDC Growth Charts: United States DHHS. CDC. National Center for Health Statistics. Growth charts have been used by healthcare providers and parents to track the growth of infants, children, and adolescents in the United States since 1977. Website provides resources including clinical growth charts, educational materials, data tables and reports. |
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| FoodReview: Examining the Well-Being of Children USDA. Economic Research Service. From October 2001, contains articles on the well-being of America's children, children's diet quality, the problem of overweight children, foodborne disease among children, the economics of breastfeeding, and food assistance programs that help children and their families. |
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| Nutrition and the Health of Young People DHHS. CDC. National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion. Facts and statistics about the status of child and adolescent nutrition in the United States. Also in PDF|85 KB. |
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| National Institute of Child Health & Human Development DHHS. NIH. National Institute of Child Health & Human Development. Supports and conducts research on topics related to the health of children, adults, families, and populations. Some topics of research include reproductive health, reducing infant deaths, and human growth and development. |
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| Maternal and Child Health Bureau DHHS. HRSA. Maternal and Child Health Bureau. Promotes optimal health and quality health care of mothers and children in the United States. |
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| Kidsnutrition.org USDA. ARS. Children's Nutrition Research Center. Serves as a gateway to research information, and provides resources on maternal, infant, and child nutrition. |
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| Food and Nutrition Fun for Children: A Resource List USDA. ARS. NAL. Food and Nutrition Information Center. Provides resources for educating children about nutrition. Includes cookbooks, interactive activities, books, and websites. |
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| VERB Youth Media Campaign DHHS. CDC. National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion. Information on the VERB campaign, which focuses on increasing physical activity among America's youth. Also in Spanish. |
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| Milk Matters DHHS. NIH. National Institute of Child Health & Human Development. Promotes calcium consumption among tweens and teens, especially during the ages of 11 to 15. |
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| Interactive Tools USDA. NAL. Food and Nutrition Information Center. Links to web sites that allow consumers to enter information and receive individual feedback to help with diet evaluation and planning, checking personal health risks and testing knowledge. Scroll down to "The Interactive Playground" to find games and quizzes specifically for children. |
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| Learn the Signs. Act Early. DHHS. CDC. National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities. Do you know all the ways you should measure your child’s growth? Find information, developmental milestones, fact sheets and more, to help you help your child reach her/his full potential. |
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| MedlinePlus: Child Dental Health DHHS. NIH. National Library of Medicine. Provides a gateway to the latest news and information on the topic of child dental health. Also offers links to research and related topics, including nutrition. Also in Spanish. |
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| MedlinePlus: Infant and Toddler Nutrition DHHS. NIH. National Library of Medicine. Offers information, resources, and the latest news on infant and toddler nutrition and provides age-specific information on feeding children for the first two years. Links users to organizations and services for more information. Also in Spanish. |
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| Menu Magic for Children USDA. FNS. Team Nutrition. Provides information on the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) Meal Pattern requirements, serving quality meals and snacks, and tips on menu planning and grocery shopping. Includes recipes. Also in PDF|1.2 MB. |
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| Pyramid Snacks USDA. Food and Nutrition Service. Features healthy recipes for children. |
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| Snack Smart for Healthy Teeth DHHS. NIH. National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research. Highlights the importance of keeping teeth healthy and provides a list of "smart" snacks that help promote healthy teeth and gums. |
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| What You Need to Know About Mercury in Fish and Shellfish DHHS. FDA. Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition; Environmental Protection Agency. For pregnant or breastfeeding women and young children, provides answers to frequently asked questions about the benefits of eating fish and shellfish, and gives recommendations for avoiding excessive exposure to mercury in fish and shellfish. Also in PDF|233 KB and in Spanish (PDF|235 KB). |
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