Learn how to read food labels so that you can choose foods that will provide your family with a nutritious and balanced diet.

Reading food labels can also help you find foods that are high in certain vitamins and minerals that your kids need, like calcium and iron.

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Reviewing the ingredients list is important, especially if your kids have food allergies. The ingredient list can also help you identify 'hidden' ingredients, like added sugars, whole grains, and trans fats.

Educational resources to help teach your children about nutrition, including eating healthy snacks, food safety, reading nutrition labels and the food guide pyramid.

Learn more about multiple food allergies and reading food labels to avoid foods and ingredients that your kids are allergic to.

Do your kids eat healthy foods? Can you even recognize which foods are nutritious and which are less than healthy? This Nutrition Facts Quiz will test your ability to spot healthy and unhealthy foods by reviewing the Nutrition Facts section of the fo

Celiac Disease

Fiber is an important part of a healthy diet and most experts recommend a high fiber diet.

Constipation is very common in children and it is usually caused by not drinking enough fluids, not eating enough fiber, or having a diet high in constipating foods (milk, cheese, banannas, etc.).