Nutrition and Weight
Cancer Prevention Starts with Kids
You may protect your child from sunburn and tell them to look both ways when they cross the street, but are you doing what you
Melissa Halas, MA, RD, CDE
Melissa Halas, MA, RD, CDE
About the Author
Melissa Halas, MA, RD, CDE
Melissa is a registered dietitian and certified diabetes educator with a master's in nutrition education. She is the founder of SuperKids Nutrition Inc. Read more about her Super Crew children’s books and her experience as a registered dietitian on the About Melissa and Shop page. Discover how nutrition can help you live your best health potential through her plant-based books and newsletter on Melissa’s Healthy Living.
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Infants and Toddlers
Food Portion Sizes for Children: Toddlers to Teens
Figuring out food portion sizes for children doesn’t have to be guesswork. Use these guidelines to figure out the easy way! Having trouble figuring out
Melissa Halas, MA, RD, CDE
Meal Plans By Age
Healthy Meal Plan for Kids – 7 to 8 Years Old
Looking for a simple but healthy meal plan for kids? Try this menu for creative yet easy options for a quickly growing 7-8-year-old! By this age,
Melissa Halas, MA, RD, CDE
Meal Plans By Age
Healthy Meal Plan #2 for a 7-8-Year-Old
This healthy meal plan for kids is full of wholesome, easy to assemble, and portable options for a 7-8-year-old. Be prepared when a busy schedule
Melissa Halas, MA, RD, CDE
Nutrition By Age
The Effect of Adolescence on Eating Habits
Adolescent eating habits are influenced by many factors every day, so how can we steer them toward healthy behaviors? Nutrition plays a significant role during
Melissa Halas, MA, RD, CDE
Meal Plans By Age
Sample Day of Meals for a 4-Year Old Child
Feeding your child healthy and easy kid-friendly meals can be a breeze! Check out our sample kids meal and snack ideas below for a preschooler!
Melissa Halas, MA, RD, CDE
Fruits and Vegetables
50 Healthy Snack Ideas for You and the Kids to Love
Make sure your kids snack healthy to provide good nutrition to thrive! See our healthy, quick and easy snack list. This post contains an affiliate
Melissa Halas, MA, RD, CDE
Fruits and Vegetables
10 Easy Ways to Eat Avocados
There are so many ways to prepare, eat and bake avocados. These ten tasty, family-friendly, easy ways to eat avocado will leave the kids wanting
Melissa Halas, MA, RD, CDE
Healthy Living Tips
Best Kitchen Gadgets for Cooking with the Kids
Looking for kitchen gadgets for kids? If you’re just beginning to cook, or want to save time, these tools will make it much easier! Here’s a
Melissa Halas, MA, RD, CDE
