School Nutrition Programs: Who Do They Serve?
In a study published in 2020, researchers scored the diets of more than thirty thousand US children in the two- to nineteen-year-old range.[1] The nationally representative data, which came from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) from 1999 to 2016, were scored using the goals of the American Heart Association (AHA), which include … Continued
Is Your Child a Picky Eater? Avoid This Common Misstep
It’s a common refrain: My kids won’t eat anything! Many parents report feeling concerned, stressed, or guilty because of the struggle to feed their kids healthy foods, especially vegetables.[1] These are unsurprising, innate responses. The drive to ensure our children get enough to eat and eat a wide enough variety to meet their nutritional needs … Continued
New Recommendations for Childhood Obesity: Are We Missing the Obvious?
If the only tool you give someone is a hammer, every problem becomes a nail. In January 2023, the American Academy of Pediatrics issued new guidelines for evaluating and managing childhood obesity.[1] The public reaction has been shock and dismay because the AAP recommendations now include anti-obesity medicines for those as young as 12 and … Continued
Getting Involved in Transforming the SAD School Food Culture
It’s that time again—back to school and, for many, back-to-school food, too! Unfortunately, it’s the school food that makes many parents cringe. When we think of transforming school food, we may think of eliminating toaster pastries or decreasing the number of times pizza is served each week. Often, plant-powered kids pack a lunch, and their … Continued
16 Kid-Approved Plant-based Recipes
Involving children in the kitchen is a great way to get them excited about selecting and preparing healthy meals. Children may be selective eaters due to different textures, color, and flavor preferences, but the earlier they are exposed to new foods, the more likely they will be open to tasting them. Getting children to eat … Continued
I Don’t Think My Kids Will Eat That!
An excerpt from Rachael Brown’s forthcoming book, For Fork’s Sake: A Quick Guide to Healing Yourself and the Planet Through a Plant-Based Diet.
Plant-Based Baby Formula: Alternatives When Breastfeeding Isn’t an Option
The benefits of breastfeeding are indisputable. That’s why leading health organizations recommend women breastfeed exclusively for at least six months. However, breastfeeding is not always an option. Here’s what parents need to know about plant-based baby formula.
How to get more greens into your child’s diet
We all know eating vegetables is a key factor in a healthy diet, but when it comes to kids this is easier said than done. Here are our top tips to help your kids eat more veggies.
Helping Your Children Adopt a Whole-Food, Plant-Based Lifestyle
Knowing how and what to feed your child can be overwhelming, especially when it comes to raising your child on a plant-based diet.
Try It, You Just Might Like It! Introducing Kids to More Fruits & Veggies
For far too long, children in this community have been establishing lifelong habits and preferences that involve more processed foods and fewer fruits and vegetables; by encouraging them to try a variety of fruits and vegetables, and by increasing nutrition education in their classrooms, we hope to help establish lifelong habits of health instead.
Empowering Plant-Powered Girls in the Dominican Republic
Globalization and factory food production has deeply affected the health and well-being of many marginalized communities. The Mariposa DR Foundation is committed to developing life-long healthy habits and protecting the abundant natural resources the Dominican Republic has to offer.
Changing Nutrition Education in Elementary Schools
Amie Hamlin and the Coalition for Healthy School Food are on a mission to increase plant-based foods in Elementary Schools across New York.
Why We Must Focus on Children’s Nutrition
Too often children’s nutrition doesn’t get the attention it deserves. This is why it’s important that changes.
Our Youngest Certificate Student Shares Her Plant-Based Journey
The youngest student of our Plant-Based Nutrition Certificate shares her journey with plant-based living and cooking.
School Psychologist Uses Nutrition to Improve Learning
Learn how Nutrition 4 the Growing Brain is using improved nutrition to address learning and behavioral challenges in kids.
Busting Nutrition Myths: How Plant-Based Diets Are Healthy for Children & Families
In the Center for Nutrition Studies’ upcoming Plant Forward Virtual Workshop Series, Dr. Shah will share her insights into how to make a whole food, plant-based diet sustainable for you and your family. Read more about her work and her most recent book, co-authored with Brenda Davis, RD. Nutrition can be a controversial topic. Doctors, … Continued
GRACE Project Improves Individual & Community Health Through Nutrition in Kenya
GRACE Initiative’s Food Literacy Project in Kenya’s Kisii County promotes the importance of traditional plant-based foods and climate-smart farming.
AmaruArts Preserves Culture & Diversity of Life in the Andes With Agriculture & Nutrition
What can we learn from the ancient agricultural practices of Indigenous peoples, and how might those lessons be used to improve health today?
FamilyCook Productions Changes Eating Behavior and Lifestyle
For decades, our award-winning nutrition education curriculum has influenced hundreds of thousands of Americans of all ages and backgrounds.
How to Teach Children Plant-Based Cooking Skills
Teaching your children cooking skills requires a little extra effort and patience, but the benefits are manifold and long term: they will be willing to try more foods, they will eat healthier as children and into adulthood, they will feel like they are positively contributing to the household, and you make memories together that will last a lifetime.
Growing Food Helps Children Overcome Trauma in Mexico
We Empower ACEs provides survivors of trauma with community-centered programs, resources, and spaces to improve health and food sovereignty.
Farm to Fork Program Creates Lifelong Healthy Eating
Crossroads Community Food Network’s “Healthy Eating” Program encourages participants to see themselves as change agents in their local food system.
Should Pregnant and Breastfeeding Women Take DHA Supplements?
Does maternal supplementation with the long-chain omega-3 fatty acid DHA improve psychomotor, mental, visual, or physical development of infants?
Raising Dairy-Free Babies: Breastfeeding, Formula, and Solid Food
We turned to experienced moms and experts to answer your questions on breastfeeding, formula, and transition to solid foods for raising a dairy-free infant or toddler.
