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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.

• Award-Winning Cafeteria Recipes

  Yes, you can eat award-winning food in your school cafeteria. All 10 of these recipes won a contest held by the U.S. Department of Agriculture and Let's Move, the national effort to help kids get healthier.

• 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.

• Nutrition & Fitness Center

  Want to know more about eating right and being active? This is the place!

• Food Guide Pyramid (Printable)

  Print out this guide to understanding the Food Guide Pyramid.

• The 5-Second Rule

  Did you ever eat something off the floor? Uh-oh. Time to read this article for kids about the 5-second rule.

• What’s a Vegetarian?

  You probably know a vegetarian doesn't eat meat, but did you know there's more than just one kind of vegetarian? Find out more in this article for kids.

• 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.

• Nut and Peanut Allergy

  A growing number of kids are allergic to nuts and peanuts. Find out more about this problem and how allergic kids can stay healthy.

• Egg Allergy

  Babies sometimes have an allergic reaction to eggs. If that happens, they can't eat eggs for a while. But the good news is that most kids outgrow this allergy by age 5.

• Food Allergies

  Struggling with strawberries? Petrified of peanuts? Sorry you ate shellfish? Maybe you have a food allergy. Find out more in this article for kids.

• 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!

• Botulism

  Botulism is a rare kind of food poisoning. Find out more in this article for kids.

• E. Coli

  E. coli is a common type of bacteria that can make you pretty sick. Read more in this article for kids.

• Food Poisoning

  Did you ever eat something that made you feel ooky? It might have been food poisoning.

• 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.

• 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.