Tips for Parents of Picky Eaters
September 6, 2022
“What’s for dinner?” It’s a question you may hear weekly (or even daily!) if you’re a parent of young children. But depending on the individual tummies and appetites in your…
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A Printable Guide for Introducing New Foods to Your Baby
January 22, 2019
Download the Calendar (PDF) Being unsure about how and when to introduce new foods to your baby is common. We’re here to help with even the pickiest of eaters. While…
Expert Perspective on Lead and Children’s Health
June 15, 2017
Lead has been getting a lot of attention in the media recently. Questions linger about lead’s impact on health and ways in which we get exposed to it. To set…
IFIC Foundation Statement on Lead in Food
June 14, 2017
Lead is one of a number of naturally occurring minerals that’s present within the environment around us. It’s present in the air we breathe, water we drink, and the soil…
Keeping Your Kids Hydrated and Healthy
June 13, 2017
Did you know that water is an essential nutrient? While it’s always important to drink enough fluids to stay hydrated, this habit becomes especially important in the summertime. It’s hot…
Questions and Answers on Lead in the Food Supply
June 1, 2017
What is lead? Lead (Pb) is a naturally occurring mineral that’s found throughout our environment. In the U.S., we are exposed to lead through a number of sources including soil,…
Put Your Best Fork Forward for National Nutrition Month
March 3, 2017
Happy National Nutrition Month! This year, EatRight.org is challenging us all to “Put Our Best Forks Forward.” This theme is a reminder that every bite can be one more step…
Becoming America’s Next Top (Food) Role Model
February 23, 2017
No one said that being the “food police” was an easy job. Between catering to picky eaters and working around busy schedules, sometimes it’s hard to get the whole family…
Americans Are Consuming More Low-Calorie Sweeteners. Is This a Bad Thing?
January 23, 2017
“More.” It’s an interesting word. Generally speaking, it has a great connotation. More money? Yes, please. More time? That sounds terrific, thank you. When it comes to food issues, however, more…
School Breaks Don’t Have To Be Breaks From Healthy Habits
November 16, 2016
You’re already planning your activities for school vacations, but are you planning on how to keep your kids eating healthy while they are out of school? Wait. Do breaks from…