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

Nutrition + Weight

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Turn Your NEAT On

What happens when we move our bodies a bit more throughout the day? Read what Dr. James Levine has found

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What is a Calorie?

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

TV and its Link to Obesity

Simple ways to avoid too much TV time and to get active as a family to prevent obesity! Ninety-nine percent

Stop Drinking Your Calories

Sweetened Drinks Contain Harmful Ingredients There is a lot of talk about the evils of high fructose corn syrup (HFCS).