Food and Nutrition

Sugar provides energy to your body, but does not have other nutritional value. Learn why and how you should limit…

Nutritional needs change as we age. After age 50, choose food and drinks wisely for your gender, health, and activity…

Model your journal after the AIM to Change Food and Activity Journal.

Antioxidants help prevent free radicals from damaging your cells. They are found in a lot of fruits and vegetables, as…

Don’t make your child’s food hassles a battle. Be creative, stay calm, and be patient when expanding your child’s mealtime…

The BRAT diet is an effective way to treat an upset stomach and diarrhea. It relies on bland, low-fiber foods…

Calcium is an important nutrient for your body. It strengthens your bones and muscles. You can get calcium through food…

Information about how to incorporate nutrient-rich foods into your diet from the American Academy of Family Physicians.

Information about the causes of childhood obesity and what you can do to help your overweight child.

Information about how healthy eating and regularly exercising can help your child maintain a healthy weight.

Information about cholesterol levels in children and how you can help your child prevent high cholesterol.

I have chronic kidney disease. Why is my nutrition so important? If you have chronic kidney disease, your kidneys are not able to work as well as they should to remove waste from your blood. This allows waste to build up, which can lead

Learn how to eat right when you have diabetes.

Keep your heart healthy by making healthy diet and exercise choices.

Read about the myths and facts of how dietary choices can lower the risk of certain cancers.

There are different types of good and bad fats. Learn about the benefits and risks of fats, as well as…

Dietary supplements include vitamins, herbs, and other products that can improve your health or wellness. Learn about the types, benefits,…

Information about what emotional eating is and how to help a child or teen that is an emotional eater.

Adding more fiber to your diet can provide a range of health benefits. Learn how much fiber you need and…

Do you have healthy food habits? Are you eating and drinking what you should be? Take this survey to find…