Special Diets Archives

Fun, easy, and stress-free food ideas to try with your little one with a food allergy. If you are a

Kyla Channell

Sugary drink marketing to youth has made some progress but there remains much room for improvement. Food Advertising to Children

The Rudd Center for Food Policy & Obesity

Here are some changes that we need to see and steps parents can take to make a difference in their

The Rudd Center for Food Policy & Obesity

Learn why parents need to watch out for fad diets influence on families and kids! If you’ve fallen for a

Melissa Halas, MA, RD, CDE

The average American child spends over 1,600 hours in the school environment a year — it is no wonder that

Logan Harper

Children who hear their parents speak negatively about their bodies and who observe disordered eating patterns in their parents may

Rachel Yam, MS, RD, CDN

What if you could protect your child from developing cancer later in life? YOU CAN — starting with their next

Melissa Halas, MA, RD, CDE

If you’re worried about your baby or toddler’s weight, knowing what to ask at the check-up is important. Each time

Bridget Swinney, MS, RD

Learn what is a calorie, how your body processes it, how many calories you need, and how all of this

Flavia Herzog Liebel, MA, RD, LDN

Explore nutrition tips, kids’ meal plans, kids’ activities, recipes and more from pediatric nutritionist, Melissa Halas, MA, RDN, CDE.