Coming up with lunch ideas for kids that are healthy but still delicious and fun isn't always easy. But with a simple formula for packing lunches, pediatricians tell TODAY.com that it can be simple to ...

Marcellus Francis 7, laughs while rolling out dough. He is flanked by his twin sisters, Morgan Francis, 10, and Madison Francis, 10, as their mother Lavi Francis, right, looks on during the cooking ...

Keith Ayoob answers the question: 'Forcing Kids to Eat Only Healthy Foods?' February 1, 2009 -- Question: Should I force my kids to eat only healthy foods? Answer: You really should never force your ...

Here are five practical tips for healthier school meals, including protein-rich options, low-carb alternatives and bento box ...

Head Start began as an eight-week demonstration project in 1965 to help break the cycle of poverty, providing preschool children of low-income families with a comprehensive program to meet their ...

ORLANDO, Fla. – One in five kids and adolescents in the U.S. is obese and it’s considered a serious public health problem. Obesity can affect everything in the body, like the heart and lungs, and ...

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If your kids tend to skip breakfast before school, they're in good company -- but here's why that's a problem.

Global childhood obesity rates tripled from 2000-2022 according to UNICEF, with ultra-processed foods and junk food marketing fueling the epidemic in 190 countries.