Jump Start to a Healthy Start

Did you know an appropriate serving size for kids age 2 to 3 years is about half the size of an adult serving size? Here's what that looks like in various food groups:

Do you know how much sugar your toddler is really consuming? Learn more: http://bit.ly/2plDfrx #Strong4LifeBaby

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In honor of Better Breakfast Month, we have your toddler’s breakfast covered with these six healthy, easy-to-make meal ideas. #Strong4LifeBaby

April is National Autism Awareness Month. Take time to understand this complex condition and ways that it may affect eating habits and food choices.

Vegetables, fruits, whole grains, lean proteins and low-fat dairy products have all the nutrients we need for healthful lifestyles. Get your plate in shape by ensuring your meals include foods from all of these food groups. Learn more about building a healthy plate at www.eatright.org

Banana, apple, raspberry tacos with Nutella put the crunch on breakfast. Pick up a jar today.

"Put Your Best Fork Forward" is the theme for NNM 2017 which serves as a reminder that each one of us holds the tool to make healthier food choices. Making smal...l changes during National Nutrition Month and over time, helps improve health now and into the future. As nutrition experts, Academy members can help guide the public on gradually shifting toward healthier eating styles by promoting NNM activities and messages during March. The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics is the world’s largest organization of food and nutrition professionals. The Academy is committed to improving the nation’s health and advancing the profession of dietetics through research, education and advocacy. Visit the Academy at www.eatright.org.

Did you know there is insufficient evidence to recommend avoiding specific foods (including fish, eggs or peanuts) during pregnancy, breast-feeding or beyond 4 ...to 6 months of age to protect against the development of food allergies? More tips for preventing and managing food allergies in children:

Good nutrition is a critical component of kidney health! Learn more about what kidneys do for your body and how to keep them functioning well: