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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.
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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.
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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.
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Food Guide Pyramid (Printable)
Print out this guide to understanding the Food Guide Pyramid.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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!
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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!
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Learning About Fats
How much fat should be in your daily diet? Find out in this article for kids.
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Learning About Calories
You've probably heard about calories. Are they good or bad for you? Find out in this article for kids.
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Learning About Carbohydrates
Carbohydrates are a component of food. Find out why you need them in this article for kids.
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Minerals
Just like vitamins, minerals help your body grow, develop, and stay healthy. Find out more about minerals in this article for kids.
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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.
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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.
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Is Dieting OK for Kids?
What is dieting and should kids do it, too? Find out in this article for kids.
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How to Read a Recipe
Recipes explain how to cook different foods. Once you know how to follow a recipe, you can get cooking!
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Caffeine Confusion
Should kids have caffeine? And what is it exactly? Find out in this article for kids.
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Are Your Bowels Moving?
Did you know moving your bowels means to go poop? Find out more in this article about number 2!
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Why Drinking Water Is the Way to Go
All living things need water to survive. Find out more in this article for kids.
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Vitamins
How vital are vitamins? Find out in this article for kids.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Ready, Set, Breakfast!
Did you eat breakfast today? Find out why it's important.