Raising good eaters is part of our job as parents. We all want our children to choose healthy foods and keep those healthy eating habits for life. It’s often easier said than done though. So, how can ...

Every five years, the United States Drug Administration (USDA) collaborates with the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to update the Dietary Guidelines for Americans. In 1992, these ...

If you’ve ever had a tough time getting your kids to eat something healthy, you’re definitely not alone. Kids can be picky, and finding snacks that are both good for them and actually get eaten is a ...

Keith Ayoob answers the question: 'Forcing Kids to Eat Only Healthy Foods?' February 1, 2009 -- Question: Should I force my kids to eat only healthy foods? Answer: You really should never force your ...

To raise adventurous, self-sufficient and health-conscious eaters, get kids in the kitchen. It may sound too simple, but those are just a few of the benefits when kids learn to cook. Cooking builds ...

A/Professor Nick Fuller works for the University of Sydney and RPA Hospital and has received external funding for projects relating to the treatment of overweight and obesity. He is the author and ...

ORLANDO, Fla. – One in five kids and adolescents in the U.S. is obese and it’s considered a serious public health problem. Obesity can affect everything in the body, like the heart and lungs, and ...

Start by evaluating what your teenagers are currently eating. What kind of food do they like the most? Do they express any interest in being healthier? Surveys suggest that many teenagers are aware of ...

Are you working hard to lose weight and get healthy – but not seeing results? Well, listen up: It’s not your fault. The problem could be the old advice you’re still following. For years, the food ...

WASHINGTON (AP) - The Agriculture Department unveiled a new symbol for healthy eating Thursday, abandoning a food pyramid that has guided some Americans' food choices while confusing others. The new ...

Back when Kerri Boutelle's children were younger, she remembers watching how kids would eat ice cream cones. She noticed a big difference between some siblings. "One child would eat half of the ice ...

The new symbol, unveiled by Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on Thursday, is simple and gives diners an idea of what should be on their plates when they sit down at the dinner table. The guide looks ...