An official website of the United States government.
HHS, Center for Disease Control and Prevention
Good nutrition is important for young children to help them grow healthy and strong. Follow these tips to help your picky eater try new foods.
Family Resources
HealthyChildren.org (American Academy of Pediatrics)
Articles about nutrition for parents and families with children.
DHHS. NIH. NIDDK. National Kidney Disease
Parents and other caregivers can guide children to develop lifestyle habits that will support their good health for years to come.
USDA. NAL. Nutrition.gov.
Help your kids rock nutrition in the kitchen with a video of young cooks following a Nutrition.gov chef and registered dietitian. Includes recipes and other resources for involving kids in the kitchen.
DHHS. NIH. National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute.
University of Florida Extension.
Learn about the division of responsibility in feeding.
University of Florida Extension.
Find strategies to eat more meals as a family and learn why eating together is important.
Nemours Foundation. KidsHealth for Parents.
Virginia Cooperative Extension.
Provides information for caregivers on choosing books for children to promote healthy lifestyles.
Nemours Foundation. KidsHealth.
Helps parents guide the nutritional habits of vegetarian children to ensure the adequacy of their diets.