Food Labels
If you are interested in learning more about the nutritional value of the food you are buying, you need to learn how to decipher the food labels on the back of the items you purchase. Here is article that provides some helpful information.
http://www.kidshealth.org/parent/nutrition_fit/nutrition/food_labels.html

Importance of Calcium, Iron and Fiber For Kids
Helping your child make healthy food choices is a delicate balancing act there are three important nutrients you need to make sure your child gets in adequate amounts are calcium, iron, and fiber. Learn more about the importance of these nutrients to your child's health.
http://www.kidshealth.org/parent/nutrition_fit/nutrition/nutrients.html

Daily Dietary Recommendations For Kids
Learn more about the U.S. Department of Agriculture Food Guide Pyramid of daily dietary recommendations for children.
http://www.kidshealth.org/parent/nutrition_fit/nutrition/pyramid.html

Food Allergies
If your child has a food allergy, you may be worried about how to feed him or her and how to prepare for an emergency if a reaction occurs. Informing yourself about the causes of food allergies and how to feed your child with food allergies is important in preventing reactions. Read this informative article on the topic.
http://www.kidshealth.org/parent/nutrition_fit/nutrition/food_allergies.html

Fun Kids Site to Help Learn About Their Own Health
We love this site, which is specifically designed to teach kids about their own health in an age-appropriate and interesting way. Let your kids go onto the site directly to choose a topic that interests them. http://www.kidshealth.org/kid/stay_healthy/index.html Some of our favorite articles on this site include: http://www.kidshealth.org/kid/stay_healthy/food/vitamin.html - A really informative vitamin and mineral discussion. http://www.kidshealth.org/kid/stay_healthy/food/vitamin.html - A primer on fats, carbs and proteins in very understandable kid terms.

Why Breakfast Is So Important For Kids
http://www.kidshealth.org/kid/stay_healthy/food/breakfast.html

Other Interesting Kid’s Health and Nutrition Topics
Check out this site which features past weekly newsletters on interesting kid’s health and nutrition topics http://nutritionforkids.com/Feeding_Kids.htm. Some articles we have enjoyed include:

Fat
http://nutritionforkids.com/emlnews/FK-SeptOct00.htm

Protein and Tips for Picky Eaters
http://nutritionforkids.com/emlnews/FK-JulyAug00.htm

Carbohydrates & Energy
http://nutritionforkids.com/emlnews/FK-MayJune00.htm

The Whole Picture
http://nutritionforkids.com/emlnews/FebMar02.html

Healthy Snacks
http://nutritionforkids.com/emlnews/FK-JulyAug02.htm