USDA.gov
Random images that represent what Food and Nutrition Information Center offers
spacer HomeAbout FNICNewsTopics A-ZResource ListsDatabasesHelpContact Us
 Search Food and Nutrition Information Center
 
Search all USDA
advanced search
search tips
browse by
Browse by Subject
Dietary Guidance
Lifecycle Nutrition
Diet and Disease
Food Composition
Weight and Obesity
Food Safety
Food Labeling
Dietary Supplements
Nutrition Assistance Programs
Surveys, Reports and Research
Professional and Career Resources
 
You are here: Home / Lifecycle Nutrition / Child Nutrition and Health 
                                                                                                                                                 Printable Page
Lifecycle Nutrition
1 2 Next >

Children jumping up
Find resources here to help guide development of nutrition knowledge and skills for children. Also check out:
  • Education Resources
  • Family Resources

  • 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...
    Divider
    MyPyramid for Preschoolers logoMyPlate 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.
    Divider
    MyPyramid for Kids
    USDA. Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion.
    Child-friendly version of MyPyramid. Developed to help motivate children 6-11 years old to make healthy food choices and be physically active. Also includes the following resources:
    Divider
    LetLet's Move!
    The White House; Department of Health and Human Services; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Department of Education.
    A nationwide campaign to tackle the challenge of childhood obesity by providing schools, parents, and communities with tools to help kids be active, eat better, and get healthy.
    Divider
    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.
    Divider
    MedlinePlus: Exercise for Children
    DHHS. NIH. National Library of Medicine.
    Divider
    BAM!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.
    Divider
    Kid walking and wavingKidsHealth
    Nemours Foundation Center for Children's Health Media.
    Extensive site providing doctor-approved health information about children from before birth through adolescence.
    Divider
    Mom and children shoppingKidsHealth: Vegetarianism
    Nemours Foundation. KidsHealth.
    Helps parents guide the nutritional habits of vegetarian children to ensure the adequacy of their diets.
    Divider
    Child Nutrition Agencies by State
    USDA. NAL. Healthy Meals Resource System.
    Search for Child Nutrition Services by clicking on the interactive map.
    Divider
    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.
    Divider
    Snack Smart for Healthy Teeth logoSnack 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.
    Divider
    Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Center to Prevent 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.
    Divider
    Healthy Youth for a Healthy Future logoChildhood 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.
    Divider
    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.
    Divider
    1 2 Next >

    Last Modified: Jan 27, 2012  
    I Want To...
        See Child Nutrition and Health Resource Lists
        Visit the WIC Program Web Site
        Find Child Nutrition Education Resources from FNS
    Lifecycle Nutrition
        Infant Nutrition
        Child Nutrition and Health
     
					   Education Resources
     
					   Family Resources
        Adolescence
        Pregnancy
        Breastfeeding
        Aging
        Fitness and Sports Nutrition
        Vegetarian Nutrition
    Loving Your Family, Feeding Their Future
    See Also
        American Academy of Pediatrics
        Head Start
        Healthy-Start
        Maternal and Child Health Bureau
        National Child Care Information Center
        National Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies Coalition
        National Institute of Child Health and Human Development
    Media Help  


     To view PDF files you must  have Adobe Acrobat Reader  installed on your computer.

     To view Flash files you must  have Macromedia Flash Player  installed on your computer.

     FNIC Home | NAL Home | USDA | ARS | FNS | Nutrition.gov | Web Policies and Important Links | Site Map
    FOIA | Accessibility Statement | Privacy Policy | Non-Discrimination Statement | Information Quality | USA.gov | White House