How Teen Athletes Can Build Muscles with Protein Here are a few facts and tips to keep in mind before you amp up your protein in search of a new physique.

How Teen Athletes Can Build Muscle with Protein, Jill Castle #RDN #Athlete #KidsEatRight #eatright #NationalStudentAthleteDay www.eatright.org/health/essen...

6 Healthful Eating Tips to Consider During Passover The Jewish religious holiday of Passover often brings with it bigger meals, later mealtimes, sweet treats, socialized eating with loved ones and less physical activity. But there are ways to stay heal...

Today at sundown starts the holiday of #Passover. 6 Healthful Eating Tips to Consider During #Passover #eatright #kidseatright Chag Sameach! www.eatright.org/food/cultura...

Nutrition for Kids with Serious Medical Conditions Feeding children nutritious food can be a challenge under the best of circumstances. When a child isn’t feeling well, these challenges can multiply.

Nutrition for Kids with Serious Medical Conditions. The feeding challenges of a special needs child are vast: requires feeding; finger foods; tube feeding; aspiration precautions, … #KidsEatRight #eatright #nnm #CerebralPalsyAwareness Day www.eatright.org/health/disea...

Veggie Loaded Sloppy Joes Recipe You'd never know after eating this mouth-watering, kid-friendly sandwich that Sloppy Joes originated during financially tough war times in the 1940s as a way of stretching precious and expensive beef.

Celebrate Sloppy Joe with a twist! Try this Veggie-Loaded Sloppy Joes Recipe for a healthier, flavor-packed take on the classic. #NNM #KidsEatRight! www.eatright.org/recipes/entr... #EatRight

Try Foods from Around the World for Breakfast A healthy morning meal gives kids the fuel they need to power through their busy day. It's also the perfect opportunity to serve foods they don't get enough of! Even better, including breakfast foods ...

Exciting new flavors from around the world for #Breakfast! Explore vibrant, healthy meals beyond the typical American breakfast. More veggies, fruits, and new tastes await! #GlobalBreakfast #nnm #kidseatright #eatright www.eatright.org/food/plannin...

Banishing Brown Bag Boredom It's important to send your children to school with a healthy lunch, but it's also important to ensure they eat it.

Banishing Brown Bag Boredom. @eatright #KidsEatRight #NationalNutritionMonth #MealPlanning #PackYourLunchDay www.eatright.org/food/plannin...

Time to Unplug Chances are your kids are in front of screens more than you think. Reducing the amount of time your child or teen spends with media will have a positive lifestyle impact — even if eating habits do not...

Time to Unplug! Activities to help disconnect your child from the screen. #KidsEatRight #Unplug #NationalNutritionMonth #NationalDayofUnplugging www.eatright.org/health/welln...

How to Talk to Kids about Weight Here are some tips for discussing weight with kids, and what to do if a child brings up the topic on his or her own.

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Can My Child with Diabetes Eat Nuts? Nuts are a terrific snack or addition to a meal for children and adults with either Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes.

For children under the age of 4, nuts may be a choking hazard unless finely chopped. But for older kids? 🧐

🌰 Nuts can be a nutritious snack or meal add-on for children with either Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes!

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Eat Right for a Healthy Mouth and Teeth Young kids with healthy teeth have more than just beautiful smiles. It's never too soon to start caring for your children's teeth.

It's never too soon to start caring for your children's teeth! 😁

Get tips on how to #eatright for a healthy mouth & teeth during National Children’s Dental Health Month from a registered dietitian nutritionist!

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15 Fueling Snacks to Take to Your Childs Game When your little league player or soccer star says,

🏂 Snacks should fuel your future Olympians body and provide energy for sports practices and games!

🍌 Try these easy-to-digest, smart suggestions from a registered dietitian.

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Eat Right to Play Hard Active kids need fuel for sports, school and everyday health, as well as normal growth and development.

🏂 Young athletes need extra energy for practice and sporting events.

🍌 Review these tips from a registered dietitian for serving nutrient-rich meals and ensuring your child stays hydrated!

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Is Functional Exercise OK for Kids? Functional exercise is fine for children and helps them to develop overall body strength while creating awareness for exercise and its many benefits. However, the only major difference between this kind is adults can use free weights or medicine balls, ...

🤸 Functional exercise helps children develop overall body strength, while creating awareness for physical activity and its many benefits.

Registered dietitian Rachel Begun, MS, RDN, shares some fun, playful ways kids can participate in functional exercise!

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Feeding Children When They Are Sick Here are your best bets for feeding them when they are mildly sick with a little sneezing, a cough and a runny nose.

With the cold and flu season in full swing, it can be difficult to keep your kids virus-free. 🤧

If they do get sick, here are some ideas on nourishing foods to make and tips on how to keep them comfortable! 🍵🍓

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Gameday Nutrition Tips for Young Athletes Eating right on gameday is your secret weapon for top-notch performance, whatever your sport. Get a nutrition game plan with these nutrition tips.

🏂 Have a future Olympian in the family?

🍌 Help them refuel with the right nutrients!

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Are Canned Foods Nutritious For My Family? Canned foods can play an important role in an overall healthy diet.

🥫Are canned foods a nutritious choice for your family?

✔️ Get the facts from a registered dietitian nutritionist in celebration of #NationalCannedFoodMonth!

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9 Candy-Free Ideas for Valentine's Day Think outside the heart-shaped box and use Valentine's Day classroom parties as a time to learn about healthy snacking with treats that feature dairy, whole grains and fruits and vegetables.

9 Candy-free Ideas for Valentine's Day. #ValentinesDay #KidsEatRight #eatright www.eatright.org/food/cultura...

❤️ This #ValentinesDay, think outside the heart-shaped box!

🫶 Check out these 9 healthy alternatives from a registered dietitian nutritionist to mix up your Valentine's Day treats!

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Nifty After-School Snack Ideas A planned after-school snack is one way to help kids achieve nutrition goals.

🎒 Many kids come home from school hungry and ready to snack, so it's important to provide them with nutritious food options.

🥕 Try these nourishing & flavorful after-school snacks ideas from RDNs at @eatrightpro.bsky.social!

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Scrolling for Health: The Risks Behind Viral Nutrition Fads Teenagers get nutrition advice from many sources, including family, friends, health professionals and social media. Unfortunately, the quality of this advice varies.

According to a new @eatrightpro.bsky.social, that nearly half of Americans are turning to unaccredited sources, social media & AI to guide their nutrition decisions. 😬

📱 Sherry Coleman Collins, RDN, shares how to help your teen navigate all the misinformation out there.

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Nutrition for Growing Bodies Children and teens need the right fuel for growing, learning and developing.

💪 Children and teens need the right fuel for growing, learning and developing.

🥗 Use these tips from registered dietitian nutritionist Sarah Klemm, RDN, CD, LDN, to serve your child nutrient-rich foods during meals and snacks!

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Do Kids Need Omega-3 Fats? In recent years, omega-3 fatty acids have become something of a nutrition star. But what are they and what can they do for a growing child's body?

🐟 Omega-3 fatty acids provide many health benefits and should be incorporated into your child’s eating plan!

🦐 Use these ideas from the RDNs at @eatrightpro.bsky.social for serving kid-friendly food sources of omega-3 fats.

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Breastfeeding Basics for Healthy Babies Breast milk's unique antibodies help protect infants from numerous illnesses and diseases. Breastfeeding also helps reduce a nursing mother's risk of diabetes, breast and ovarian cancers and post-part...

🤱 Breastfeeding provides many health benefits to both babies and new moms!

Review these tips from registered dietitian nutritionist Dayle Hayes, MS, RD, to have a successful experience. 👶

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White Whole-Wheat Flour: Tasty and Nutritious Do your kids turn up their noses when you try to get them to eat foods made with whole wheat? Then you haven't tried whole white wheat flour!

🍞 White whole-wheat flour is a tasty way to bake with whole grains!

🥣 This kind of whole-grain wheat has a lighter taste and texture compared to regular whole-wheat flour.

🍕 Try it out during #NationalPizzaWeek this week!

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Raise Healthy Eaters in the New Year Ring in a healthy new year by teaching kids the importance of food, nutrition and eating skills.

🥳 Celebrate the new year by teaching the little ones in your life the importance of food, nutrition and healthful eating skills.

🍽️ Check out these tips from registered dietitian nutritionist Dayle Hayes, MS, RD!

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Make Resolutions Stick: Focus on Family If your family has trouble sticking to New Year's resolutions, make this the year for change by modeling a healthful lifestyle and eating habits.

🍇 Make your #NewYearsResolution stick this year by focusing on your family and modeling a healthful lifestyle!

🤸 Get a few tips this month from registered dietitian nutritionist Esther Ellis.

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Santa's List of Healthy Resources for Children and Families #eatrightpro #eatright #Christmas #Dietitian #Santa #MyPlate #KidsEatRight #WHO #FAO dietitians-online.blogspot.com/2014/12/sant...

Winter Foods for Kids When the temperatures drop and the daylight hours are shorter, energy levels can take a big dip, right along with mood. These foods will help your kids stay healthy — and happy — this winter.

The Best Winter Foods for Kids: Kids may be less active in the cold winter months, making it extra important to focus on adequate nutrition this time of year. #Winter #KidsEatRight
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The Joy of Cooking with Kids During the Holidays With special treats and family gatherings, the perfect time to teach your child about cooking and nutrition is during the holidays!

🍪 The holidays are the perfect time to teach kids about cooking and nutrition!

🥣 Check out these tips for cooking with the young ones in your life, including what cooking tasks are appropriate for each age.

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Delicious Family Dinners for Weeknights There are several simple steps that can help families get a tasty dinner on the table easily and quickly. It all starts with a little planning and meal time organization. Then, get everyone involved i...

Contrary to popular belief, preparing nutritious family dinners on weeknights doesn’t have to be stressful! 😌

🍽️ Here are a few easy and effective approaches for family meals you can use during the busy holiday season.

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