General Resources
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.
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.
America's Children: Key National Indicators of Well-Being, 2010
Federal Interagency Forum on Child and Family Statistics.
Provides a report on the key indicators of child and family well-being in America. Links to reports from previous years.
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.
MyPlate for Preschoolers
USDA. The Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion.
Help your preschooler eat well, be active, and be healthy. Get daily food plans, growth charts, tips for picky eaters and more.
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.
USDA. Agricultural Research Service.
Selected by a Nutrition.gov registered dietitian, a review of the best Web resources that help kids avoid obesity by encouraging healthy habits and behaviors.
Making Nutrition Count for Children - Nutrition Guidance for Child Care Homes
USDA. FNS. Team Nutrition.
Provides basic information on how children grow and develop, the nutrients they need for healthy growth and development, how to help children learn about food and eating.
Toddler Nutrition and Health Resource List (PDF | 139)
USDA. NAL. Food and Nutrition Information Center.
A collection of resources on toddler nutrition and health issues, including food allergies, picky eaters, oral health, and physical activity.
DHHS. National Institutes of Health.
A national program for parents and caregivers interested in practical tools to help children 8-13 years old stay at a healthy weight.
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.
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.
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.
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.
DHHS. NIH. National Institute of Child Health & Human Development.
Promotes calcium consumption among tweens and teens, especially during the ages of 11 to 15.
DHHS. HRSA. Maternal and Child Health Bureau.
Promotes optimal health and quality health care of mothers and children in the United States.
President's Council on Fitness, Sports & Nutrition.
Small changes can make a big difference to your health. This pages offers eight goals for healthy eating challenging users to try incorporating at least six into their diet.
Children's Nutrition Research Center
USDA. ARS. Children's Nutrition Research Center.
Serves as a gateway to research information, and provides resources on maternal, infant, and child nutrition.
Food and Nutrition Books for Kids
USDA. ARS. National Agricultural Library.
A list of books on food and nutrition topics written for young readers.
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.
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.
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.
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.
USDA. Agricultural Research Service.
Describes research to understand factors that may contribute to the "failure to thrive" condition that occurs in some children.
