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Child Nutrition and Health
MedlinePlus: Child Nutrition
DHHS. NIH. National Library of Medicine.
Find the latest news on child nutrition, general information and statistics, special topics including vegetarianism, special diets, snacking, eating for sports, and more...
MyPlate 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.
MyPlate for Children
USDA. Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion.
Child-friendly health and nutrition information for children ages 6-11.
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.
BAM! Body and Mind
DHHS. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Designed for kids 9-13 years old, BAM! gives them the information they need to make healthy lifestyle choices. The site uses kid-friendly lingo, games, quizzes, and other interactive features, and also serves as an aid to teachers, providing them with interactive, educational, and fun activities that are linked to the national education standards for science and health.
KidsHealth
Nemours Foundation Center for Children's Health Media.
Extensive site providing doctor-approved health information about children from before birth through adolescence.
KidsHealth: Vegetarianism
Nemours Foundation. KidsHealth.
Helps parents guide the nutritional habits of vegetarian children to ensure the adequacy of their diets.
Child Nutrition Agencies by State
USDA. NAL. Healthy Meals Resource System.
Search for Child Nutrition Services by clicking on the interactive map.
Families, 4-H, and Nutrition
USDA. National Institute of Food and Agriculture
Government agency providing national leadership for programs addressing critical issues related to children, youth, and families.
Snack Smart for Healthy Teeth
DHHS. NIH. National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research.
Highlights the importance of keeping teeth healthy and provides a listing of healthy snacks that help promote healthy teeth and gums.
Childhood Obesity
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.
A national organization committed to reversing the childhood obesity epidemic by the year 2015 through public policy changes that create healthier environments in schools and communities. Site offers links to best practices, news, and other tools.
Childhood Overweight and Obesity Prevention Initiative: Healthy Youth for a Healthy Future
DHHS. Office of the Surgeon General.
Resources for parents, teachers, and communities to ensure a healthy future for America's children. Also in Spanish.
Symposium on Childhood Obesity: Causes and Prevention (PDF | 300 KB)
USDA. Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion.
Symposium discussions of leading scientific and policy experts in nutrition, diet and physical activity related to the prevention of long-term health risks associated with childhood obesity.
Preventing Childhood Obesity: Health in the Balance
NAS. IOM. Food and Nutrition Board.
Final report and related materials from Institute of Medicine's study assessing childhood obesity in the US.
MCH Library Knowledge Path: Nutrition in Children and Adolescents
Georgetown University. Maternal and Child Care Health Library.
Contains selections of recent, high quality resources and tools for staying abreast of new developments and conducting further research. Components of a knowledge path include links to Web sites, electronic publications, databases, and discussion groups.
MCH Library Knowledge Path: Overweight and Obesity in Children and Adolescents
Georgetown University. Maternal and Child Health Library.
Components of this knowledge path include links to Web sites, electronic publications, databases, and discussion groups related to the topic of overweight and obesity in children and adolescents.
MCH Library Knowledge Path: Physical Activity and Children and Adolescents
Georgetown University. Maternal and Child Health Library.
Contains selections of recent, high quality resources and tools for staying abreast of new developments and conducting further research on the topic of physical activity and children and adolescents.
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