There’s usually no way around it — kids are picky eaters. Somehow, no matter what tasty and nutritious meals you prepare, they can find a reason not to eat. Not only is that frustrating, it can lead ...

Before I ever dreamed of having kids of my own, I was a consultant for the New Mexico Department of Education in Santa Fe. My job? To make sure the schools in our state were meeting federal guidelines ...

The old admonition “Don’t play with your food!” has no place when teaching children about nutrition on the computer. Children get to jump in, get messy and play with food in “Millie Meter’s Nutrition ...

From expansive beverage aisles at grocery stores to cooler cases full of brightly labeled bottles at corner markets, options for what to drink are seemingly endless. Newly released Healthy Eating ...

Back-to-school season is an ideal opportunity to get a better handle on food, nutrition and meal planning. Nutrition is important for kids’ growth and development and plays a key role in academic ...

Spring is here, and your kids are kicking it into high gear with long practices, all-day meets and travel to and from competitions. So how do you fuel your growing athlete so they can have fun, ...

The Senate’s unanimous support for the legislation means that only House passage and a presidential signature remain before ...

Nutrient-rich foods help children grow, learn, and fight off illness. But doctors say many families are struggling to cover ...

This continuing education session is hosted by the UAB’s Maternal and Child Health Nutrition training program called, Leadership Education in Pediatric Nutrition (LEPN) which is in the Division of ...