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.
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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.
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.