Food & Nutrition

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• Chef Robert Irvine Answers Your Questions!

  You might know Robert Irvine from the TV show "Restaurant Impossible." Find out what the chef wants kids to know about healthy eating.

• Meet Mrs. Q: Secret Food Critic in the School Cafeteria

  For a year, this teacher quietly ate the same cafeteria lunch her students did. But secretly she photographed and wrote about each one on her blog.

• 15 Ways to Use Leftover Halloween Candy

  What do you do with that pile of Halloween candy? Here are 15 fun ideas - from giveaways to craft projects.

• Food Guide Pyramid (Printable)

  Print out this guide to understanding the Food Guide Pyramid.

• Tony Gonzalez: Fueling Up With Healthy Food

  Football player Tony Gonzalez believes eating healthy made him a better athlete. Find out more in this article for kids.

• The Pittsburgh Steelers: Eating Right at Training Camp

  The Pittsburgh Steelers have six Super Bowl rings, and eating right helped them win. What do they eat before and after practice? Find out in this article for kids.

• The New York Giants: Eating for Performance

  Want to eat like a champ? Find out how the New York Giants use healthy food as part of their overall strategy.

• Go, Slow, and Whoa! A Kid’s Guide to Eating Right

  Want to eat healthier? It's easy when you learn the difference between Go, Slow, and Whoa foods!

• What Kids Say About: What They Eat

  This KidsPoll survey asked kids about their eating habits. Did they eat vegetables and drink their milk? Find out!

• Learning About Fats

  How much fat should be in your daily diet? Find out in this article for kids.

• Learning About Calories

  You've probably heard about calories. Are they good or bad for you? Find out in this article for kids.

• Learning About Carbohydrates

  Carbohydrates are a component of food. Find out why you need them in this article for kids.

• Minerals

  Just like vitamins, minerals help your body grow, develop, and stay healthy. Find out more about minerals in this article for kids.

• Learning About Proteins

  You probably know you need to eat protein, but what is it? Many foods contain protein, which kids need to grow properly and stay healthy.

• School Lunches

  Lunch is a great part of the school day. Find out why what you eat can rev you up - or slow you down - for the afternoon ahead.

• Is Dieting OK for Kids?

  What is dieting and should kids do it, too? Find out in this article for kids.

• How to Read a Recipe

  Recipes explain how to cook different foods. Once you know how to follow a recipe, you can get cooking!

• Kids and Eating Disorders

  Eating too little or deliberately throwing up after eating are two serious kinds of eating disorders. Find out more in this article for kids.

• When Snack Attacks Strike

  Snacks can keep kids going between meals. Find out more in this article, with links to easy recipes you can try.

• Take a Look at Cooking

  Do you like to eat? If so, you might like to learn to cook. Find out how in this article for kids.

• Being Safe in the Kitchen

  Cooking and baking are lots of fun - as long as you stay safe. Read this article for safety tips before you head into the kitchen.

• Caffeine Confusion

  Should kids have caffeine? And what is it exactly? Find out in this article for kids.

• Are Your Bowels Moving?

  Did you know moving your bowels means to go poop? Find out more in this article about number 2!

• Why Drinking Water Is the Way to Go

  All living things need water to survive. Find out more in this article for kids.

• Vitamins

  How vital are vitamins? Find out in this article for kids.

• Eating for Sports

  Eating nutritious foods and the right drinks can help you perform better on the playing field. Learn how to eat for sports by reading this article for kids.

• Food Guide Pyramid Becomes a Plate

  Goodbye, Food Guide Pyramid! Hello, MyPlate! The USDA's divided plate is designed to make it easier to understand healthy eating.

• Figuring Out Food Labels

  The food label on a food package is a lot like the table of contents in a book - it tells you exactly what the food contains. Read our article for kids for more about food labels.

• Ready, Set, Breakfast!

  Did you eat breakfast today? Find out why it's important.