How to Talk to Your Kids About Weight & Health: A Parent’s Guide
It can be hard to talk about weight, size and health with your child. If you're looking for guidance, check out our evidence-informed guide for how to handle these tough discussions.
Nutrition
Fiber for Kids: Best Foods & How to Make Sure They Get Enough
Why is fiber important for kids? How much do they need and what foods should they eat to make sure they're getting enough? Our dietitian breaks it down for parents in this simple guide.
5 Ways to Focus on Your Child’s Health Instead of Their Weight
Learn five ways to focus on your child's health to help them have a healthy diet and lifestyle.
Parents’ Guide to Positive Health-Focused Medical Visits
Make the most of your child's next checkup. This guide can teach you the right questions to ask your child's health care provider to help you understand your child's health and needs.
Kids Eat in Color Healthy Diet and Eating Recommendations for Children
See our recommendations for creating a healthy lifestyle and healthful diet for your child regardless of their weight.
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.
What Is the Best Peanut Butter for Babies & When Can They Eat It?
Can you give peanut butter to babies? At what age can you introduce it? Get the answers to these questions about serving peanut butter to babies (and more!) from our nutrition expert.
What Is the Best Kind of Peanut Butter for Toddlers?
Look no further to find the best kind of peanut butter for toddlers and kids. We share what to look for when choosing peanut butter, the top brands and how to serve it safely.
Salt and Sodium for Babies & Kids: What’s Too Much?
Is salt bad for babies, toddlers and kids? Learn how much sodium is recommended for children, what foods have a lot of sodium and how to reduce the amount of sodium your kids eat.