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Nutrition

The specific nutritional choices you and your children make are crucial. Good nutrition is essential to good health and the American Academy of Pediatrics encourages parents to think of their nutritional decisions as health decisions.

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Summer Food Safety Tips: Don't Let Germs Spoil Your Outdoor Family Meal

Planning a picnic or cookout? Keep your family safe during outdoor meals with essential food safety tips from pediatric experts. Learn how to avoid foodborne illnesses while enjoying meals outside—from proper food storage to safe grilling temperatures.

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5 Great Reasons to Cook with Your Kids
All About Eggs
Antibiotics in Food: Should Parents Be Concerned?
Are GMO Foods Safe for My Child? AAP Policy Explained
Are Your Kids Hungry or Just Bored?
Avoiding Food Traps
Avoiding Trans Fats
Beyond Chicken Nuggets: Protein-Rich Alternatives for Picky Eaters
Breakfast for Learning: Why the Morning Meal Matters
Calcium: The Bone Builder Kids & Teens Need
Changes to the Nutrition Facts Label: What Parents Need to Know
Childhood Nutrition
Cholesterol Levels in Children & Teens: Why Early Screening Matters
Choose Water for Healthy Hydration
Choosing Healthy Snacks for Kids
Cow’s Milk Alternatives: Parent FAQs
Diagnosing Food Allergies in Children
Energy In: Recommended Food & Drink Amounts for Children
Fat, Salt and Sugar: Not All Bad
Feeding Your Family Right on a Budget: How to Plan & Shop Smart
Food Additives: What Parents Should Know
Food Allergies in Children: Common Causes & Symptoms
Food Allergy Quiz
Food Substitutions
Fruit Juice and Your Child's Diet VIDEO
Gluten-Free Food Labeling
Gluten-Free Shopping Tips for Parents
Healthy Active Living for Families: The 5-2-1-0 Approach
Holiday Food Safety Tips for Families VIDEO
How Children Develop Unhealthy Food Preferences
How to Get Your Child to Eat More Fruits & Veggies
How to Plan a Balanced Thanksgiving Meal for Picky Eaters
How to Please Fussy Eaters
How to Reduce Added Sugar in Your Child’s Diet: AAP Tips
How to Tame Your Child's Sweet Tooth: Tips for Parents
Hungry in a Hurry: Food for Fast Times
Juice Boxes: Tips for Parents
Kids Need Fiber: Here’s Why and How
Lactose Intolerance in Infants & Children: Parent FAQs
Making Sure Your Child is Eating Enough
Minerals: Calcium, Phosphorus, and Magnesium
MyPlate
No More "Clean Plate Club"
Open Dates on Food: What Parents Should Know
Plant-Based Diets: Are They Good for Kids?
Portions and Serving Sizes
Raw Milk: What Parents Need to Know
Recommended Drinks for Children Age 5 & Younger
Should Kids With Diabetes Eat a Low-Carb Diet?
Snacks & Sugary Foods in School: AAP Policy Explained
Sports Nutrition for Busy Families and Busy Lifestyles
Summer Food Safety Tips: Don't Let Germs Spoil Your Outdoor Family Meal
Sweeteners and Sugar Substitutes: Parent FAQs
The 5-Second Rule: Fact or Fiction?
The Effects of Caffeine on Kids: A Parent’s Guide
Tips for Feeding Picky Eaters VIDEO
Tips for Preventing Food Hassles
Vitamin D Deficiency and Rickets
Vitamin D for Babies, Children & Adolescents
We Don't Need to Add Salt to Food
When to Introduce Egg, Peanut Butter & Other Common Food Allergens to a Baby
Where We Stand: Fruit Juice for Children
Where We Stand: Vitamin Supplements for Children
Whole Grains