Nutrition Question Of The Month Archive

Find questions and answers about nutrition here.

Healthy Eating

What are some tips for making sure kids nutrition stays on track for eating right during the summer? answer

What are some healthy kids' snack ideas? answer

What are some suggestions for easy to-prepare breakfasts? answer

What ideas do you have for fitting in breakfast on busy, school and work days? answer

We often find ourselves going through the fast food drive-thru for dinner. Can these foods still be part of a nutritious diet? answer

How much fiber should children eat? answer

Why is breakfast so important for children? answer


Dairy & School Wellness

Is flavored milk nutritious? answer

My sister’s kids’ school recently started serving milk in plastic containers and her kids love it!  I’d like my son’s school to do the same thing. Any suggestions? answer

What suggestions do you have for nutritious holiday party foods? answer

How can I get involved and make a difference in nutrition choices at my child's school? answer

What suggestions do you have for serving nutritious foods for classroom celebrations and parties? answer

How much physical activity do kids need? answer

Are soy beverages as nutritious as cow’s milk? answer

Our school servies coffee-flavored milk. Doesn't it contain a lot of caffeine? answer

Are dairy foods fattening? answer

How can flavored milk be good for kids when it has so much sugar? answer

Are the new yogurt smoothies in the dairy case good for kids’ snacks? answer

Teaching Nutrition

What ideas do you have for cooking in the classroom and keeping it simple, too? answer

Is the MyPyramid appropriate for children? answer

MyPyramid shows the amount needed from each food group in cups and ounces. How can I help my students follow these recommendations? answer

What are the benefits of cooking with kids? answer

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