The best source of vitamins and minerals for children is in the food they eat. But some children may need a supplement.

Some kids don't want to try new things in their lunch. But a variety of foods gives children a variety of nutrients and expands their palates.

Better health for your teen could be as close as your breadbox. The more whole grains teenagers eat, the leaner they are and the less likely they are to develop diabetes.

Excess childhood weight is placing "an unprecedented burden" on children's health. It's triggering a host of dangerous health problems once seen only in adults.

A fiber-rich diet may decrease the risk of heart disease and type 2 diabetes later in life, so it's wise to get children in the fiber habit at a young age.

How often do you and your family all manage to sit down together for dinner? Your answer means far more than a chance to find out what's going on in school.

Kids who drink soda tend to eat fewer fruits and vegetables, and get less calcium, protein and vitamins A and D, because they are drinking less milk. They also take in more calories.

Here are suggestions to help you help your children attain and maintain a healthy weight.

Without enough iron, your child may feel tired and listless or have poor motor skills. Your child also needs iron for sharper thinking.

Most weight problems are caused by too little activity and too much food. Most children who are overweight don’t need to diet.

Fruits and vegetables that are peeled, sliced, or bite-sized are easy to eat.

Learning a bit more about vitamins and minerals can help ensure your kids are on the right nutritional track.

Ideally, you should breast-feed exclusively for the first six months, with a goal of continuing breast milk for at least the first year.

Although a lot of young children are finicky about food, they need help when they won’t eat the amount or variety required to keep up their nutritional status.