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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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 | MyPyramid for Preschoolers
USDA. The Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion.
MyPyramid for Preschoolers can be used to customize a MyPyramid Plan for children 2 to 5 years of age. |
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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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| 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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