We keep reading that childhood obesity is on the rise in the U.S., and in the rest of the world as well as we export our unhealthy diet. Experts tell us that this is the first generation of kids in ...

DENVER (AP) – There will be more whole grains on school lunch menus this year, along with a wider selection of fruits and vegetables and other healthy options. The challenge is getting children to eat ...

Back when Kerri Boutelle's children were younger, she remembers watching how kids would eat ice cream cones. She noticed a big difference between some siblings. "One child would eat half of the ice ...

Key Takeaways If you notice your kid is struggling with eating and body image—don't panic. A nonjudgemental talk is the first ...

To raise adventurous, self-sufficient and health-conscious eaters, get kids in the kitchen. It may sound too simple, but those are just a few of the benefits when kids learn to cook. Cooking builds ...

Dietitians share tips as experts warn about kids' weight gain post-pandemic. The coronavirus pandemic has upended much of the lives of children, and their diets too, research is showing. One recent ...

Addressing the problem of obesity in children requires looking at an array of complex issues, but there are some simple ways to help kids and families: Provide healthy food choices, teach children ...

WASHINGTON — The primary focus of the federal school meal programs should be meeting students’ needs. But for that to happen, there must be recognition that parents — not the first lady or Congress — ...

School lunches touch so many parts of family life. If you’ve ever packed a lunchbox or glanced at a cafeteria menu, you know how much thought goes into what kids eat at school. You might wonder if ...