Food For Thought

Here you will find information for kids of all ages that will help you navigate the food jungle with your family.  Many sections are excerpted from How to Get Kids to Eat Great & Love It!

Click on the sections on the right to open up the subsections and to click on the article.

Nutrition Report
Nutritional Report Card on Kids
Health Risks for Children

Healthy Eating Topics
Power Up the Athlete
Accumulating Calcium
Fiber Up!
Sneaky Ways with Veggies
Eating Out with Kids
Healthy Snack Plans
Healthy Brown Bag Lunches
Brighter, Brainier Breakfasts
Healthy Halloween (PDF)
Prenatal Nutrition

Environmental Bad Guys
Mercury
Pesticides
Nitrates
Hormones and Antibiotics in Food
Persistent Organic Pollutants
Genetically Engineered Food
Ten Steps to Protect Your Family

Great Eating Tips for All Ages
0 to 4 Months
4 to 6 Months
6 to 8 Months
8 to 12 Months
Toddlers: 1 to 3 Years
Preschoolers: 3 to 5 Years
Elementary School Children
School Age 5-11
Teenagers

Picky Eaters
Why Picky Eaters?
Picky Eating Adults
Handling the Picky Eater

Overweight Kids, Teens and Adults
Obesity Trends
When is a Child Overweight?
Understanding Glycemic Index
Helping your Child
Examining your Role as a Parent

Adding Nutritional Supplements
Choosing a Quality Product
Why Children Need Vitamins
Essential Fatty Acids
Healthy Sources of Good Fats
Coenzyme Q10 and the Athlete

Movin’ Past Media
Take a Media Survey
Setting Media Limits
Exercise Ideas

Smart Shopping Tips

In Your Community
Preschool Wellness
School Wellness
Workplace Wellness
Sport Team Wellness