nutrition

FAQs: Breaking Down the AAP 2023 Clinical Practice Guideline on Child Weight for Parents

This article is a breakdown of the recent AAP CPG and addresses questions that parents submitted to us about the CPG.

Kids Eat in Color Position Statement Regarding the 2023 American Academy of Pediatrics Clinical Practice Guideline on Child Weight

Kids Eat in Color reviews our recommendations based on the 2023 CPG released by the AAP. Additionally, we want to help parents understand the CPG and how it might change health care recommendations.

When Can Babies Drink Water? A Dietitian Explains

Can babies drink water? If so, how much? Here is everything parents need to know about water for babies, including at what age babies can have water and how to start offering it to them.

Is Raw Milk Safe + More About Raw Milk for Toddlers & Kids

Is raw milk safe for young children? Or should you stick with pasteurized milk for your family? Read about raw milk for toddlers and kids, and learn the potential benefits and risks.

Vitamin C for Kids: Can It Prevent Colds?

Looking to increase your child’s intake of vitamin C? Learn which foods contain vitamin C, how much kids need and if it can prevent colds. Plus, learn the top kid vitamin C supplements.

Protein for Kids: Best Food Sources & What’s Too Much?

Not sure if your child is getting enough protein? Read to learn more about protein for kids, including how much kids need, what kinds are best for them, and what foods have protein.

Top Calcium-Rich Foods for Toddlers & Kids (Including Non-Dairy Sources)

Whether your child drinks milk or not, calcium is an important nutrient for kids, toddlers and babies. Want to learn more? Discover how much calcium kids need, why it matters and where to get it.

Vitamin D for Kids: The Benefits, How Much Kids Need, Sources & More

Learn about vitamin D for kids, including the ways it helps kids’ bodies and how much they need. Also find out how to get it and the top vitamin-D-rich foods.

Vegetables for Kids: Why They’re Important, How to Get Kids to Try Them & Seasonal Lists

Learn about vegetables for kids, why they're important and when they're in season. Plus, get fun serving ideas so kids will actually eat them!

Fruits for Kids: The Benefits, Fun Serving Ideas + When They’re in Season

Curious about fruits for kids? Learn how much fruit kids should eat in a day and why it benefits them. Plus, learn some fun, easy ways to serve fruit to your kids.