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 ...

If you promise dessert after a few more bites of broccoli or carrot, kids can start to see sweets as the ‘prize’ and veggies ...

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 ...

Kids are notoriously picky eaters, so if you’re worried about getting your kids to eat a healthy diet, you’re not alone.

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 ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." As most parents know, snacks are a big deal in kids' eyes. They're also important for their health.

Children’s immunity is frequently challenged by fluctuating weather and infections. Supplements are only good as a supplement ...

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 ...

Beverages take up multiple aisles in the supermarket, making them a substantial part of most people’s diets. And the type of beverages you choose for your kids makes a difference in their overall ...

This article was produced by Capital & Main. It is co-published by Rolling Stone with permission. The rise of Make America Healthy Again arrived with big promises for kids: an end to chronic disease, ...

A mother in Nigeria pretends to cook food in a pot of water to calm her hungry children. In Houston, another mom can't get to the food bank because the family's car was flooded by Hurricane Beryl in ...