Children's Nutrition, Fitness & Weight Control
Useful Sites
KidsHealth.org: Nutrition and Fitness
About this site: Want to structure a healthy diet for your child? This site is a great place to start, with straightforward summaries of all the elements in the standard food pyramid. (http://www.kidshealth.org/parent/nutrition_fit/)  Pluses: Colorful, animated graphics will hold your child's interest.  Minuses: Lacks specific information on nutrition for different age groups.  Best feature: You can sign up to receive KidsHealth Express, an email newsletter with all the latest children's health updates. |
ParentsPlace.com: Ask the Nutritionist
About this site: Do you ever wonder if your seven-year-old is getting enough protein or if your two-year-old should be drinking Dr. Pepper? It doesn't matter if your questions are basic or bizarre. Nutritionist Sue Gilbert will most likely have the answer at this site. (http://www.parentsplace.com/expert/nutritionist/) Pluses: Past questions and answers are reprinted and placed in specific categories. Minuses: Question categories are broad; may take time to find advice that's right for you. Best feature: Topics range from picky eaters to vegatarianism. |
Kids Food CyberClub
About this site: Grade-school kids can learn all about how to eat healthfully at this fun, hands-on site. Separate sections encourage parents and teachers to help children understand the benefits of good nutrition with interactive quizzes and games on the food pyramid and after-school snacks. (http://www.kidfood.org/) Pluses: Lots of interactive features and colorful graphics will keep kids interested. Minuses: Content is thin in section for parents. Best feature: The Garden Center tells kids how they can grow their own vegetables with easy-to-follow instructions. |
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