Posts in Adults
What’s the Best Halloween Treat?
By: Jodie Shield, RD Will a zombie, superhero or character from Monster High be knocking on your door this Halloween? Don’t be scared, be prepared! It’s easier than ever to find Halloween treats to make kids happy while providing a health benefit. Grocery store shelves are stocked with kid-friendly favorites ... more
Read moreHow to Improve Your Child’s Eating Behavior At the Dinner Table
By: Jodie Shield, RD Are you tired of your toddler dropping food all over the floor? Do you feel like you have to beg your first-grader to eat? Why won’t your teen talk during dinner? You’re not alone! Many parents are frustrated with the way their children behave during meals. ... more
Read morePhysical Activity: Kids Just Want to Have Fun!
By: Jodie Shield, RD The key to getting kids to be more physically active is to focus on the fundamentals – family and fun. The best way to do this is to make sure the entire family is involved. After all, it’s hard for anyone to make changes on their ... more
Read moreDo Kids Really Need Snacks?
By: Jodie Shield, RD Preschoolers have tiny tummy capacities. Teens are eating machines. Three daily meals may not be enough to provide all the nutrients kids require. Because many kids need to eat snacks to help them grow properly and to fill any nutritional gaps, snacks are an important part of your child ... more
Read moreHealthy Take-Along Meal and Snack Tips
By: Jodie Shield, RD Summer vacation is here! But that doesn’t mean your kids should take a break from healthy eating. No matter where your family goes this summer, there are sure to be the usual dietary temptations: hot dogs, French fries, potato chips, and soda pop. Not only ... more
Read moreWater: Go With the Flow
By: Jodie Shield, RD Water is one of the body’s most essential nutrients. People may survive six weeks without any food, but they couldn’t live more than a week or so without water. That’s because water is the cornerstone for all body functions. It’s the most abundant substance in the ... more
Read moreHealthy Birthday Cakes
By: Jodie Shield, RD A birthday party just wouldn’t be the same without a cake. A cake signals that it’s time to sing “Happy Birthday,” make a wish, blow out the candles, and open the presents. But while most birthday cakes are laden with sugar and fat, they don’t ... more
Read moreHow to Plan a Fun and Healthy Birthday Party for Your Child
By: Jodie Shield, RD All foods, even cake, ice cream, and candy, have their place in a healthy diet. That’s the position of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (www.eatright.org). Kids can eat anything they want in moderation, but they need to compensate for the extra calories elsewhere in there day. One ... more
Read moreHappy and Healthy Brithday Parties!
By: Jodie Shield, RD What makes kids happy at birthday parties? For some it’s the chocolate cake smothered in vanilla ice cream. For others it’s the goodie bags bulging with candy. While these tasty treats are fine to eat every once in awhile, kids can get overloaded with sweets ... more
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