We like to say that food is medicine, yet the nation’s largest daily prescription is written with virtually none of the safeguards that govern drugs. Every year, the National School Lunch Program ...

For generations, well-meaning parents have resorted to an arsenal of food rules, including “clean your plate before you leave the table,” to try to get their children to eat a well-balanced diet. “My ...

Former first lady Michelle Obama has co-founded the food and drink company PLEZi, designed to provide healthy options for kids, she announced Wednesday. Obama said she'd be working behind the scenes ...

Kids around the United States are gearing up for the new school year with many already taking their first-day-of-school pictures in August. Parents and kids are also planning for lunchboxes full of ...

Former first lady Michelle Obama announced Wednesday the launch of a healthy food and beverage company she co-founded to offer parents “healthier, great-tasting products” for their children. “I’ve ...

I used to think healthy dinners meant bland food or spending way too long in the kitchen, but that’s definitely not the case.

When children experience growth spurts, they need additional protein for muscle growth, calcium, and vitamin D to accommodate bone growth, and iron for overall tissue growth. Because of this, children ...

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Teaching kids to eat healthy food doesn’t have to mean battles at the dinner table or sneaky swaps they’ll detect in a second. For many parents, and even future nutritionists, ...

Hypertension in childhood increases risk for heart disease later on. Now, a new study shows that high blood pressure in ...

Some new kids items will be on the menu at restaurants in Montgomery County, Maryland, beginning Wednesday. Drink options that are considered to be healthy alternatives will be added to kids’ menus at ...

Parents experiencing food insecurity often get stressed out because they’re scrambling to get enough food for their children. And when parents are stressed they become more susceptible to mental ...

The plate lunch is one of the pillars of Cajun and Creole cuisine. In a region known for hearty meals, popular plates typically consist of something smothered, fried or soaked in butter and seasoning.