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

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Picky Nicky

Picky Nicky is a picture book that has simple words with fantastic pictures to tell the story, and flashcards to make

One Red Apple

Story by Harriet Ziefert Ziefert pens a charming account of the life of an apple through the eyes of children

Eat Your Peas

Story by Kes Gray This fantastically colorful book depicts a dinnertime battle between a girl named Daisy and her mom.

The Bee Tree

Story by Patricia Polacco This beautifully illustrated children’s book tells the tale of Mary Ellen’s afternoon adventure to find the

what is a calorie

What is a Calorie?

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