Kids

! Nutrition Information and Sites Just for Kids

     My Pyramid for Kids

  • The USDA recently unveiled MyPyramid for Kids, a child-friendly version of the MyPyramid Food Guidance System. This version is intended to reach children 6 to 11 years old with targeted messages about the importance of making smart eating and physical activity choices.  

  • Kidnetic.com
    Exciting, fun and informative site aimed at helping kids eat healthy and stay active.
  • Brain POP
    Innovative and fun health education and general science activities targeted to middle school children. Sponsored by Health and Science.com
  • BAM! Body & Mind
    Kid-friendly topics and an interactive aid for teachers from the CDC.
  • Dairy Council of California 
    Includes professional updates, lesson plans and a pyramid game for kids.
  • Dole 5 A Day: Just For Kids 
    An award-winning site for kids, parents, and teachers.
  • Florida Citrus Land -- For Kids 
    By the Florida Department of Citrus.
  • HHS Pages for Kids 
    The Department of Health and Human Services site with for educators, parents and children.
  • KidsHealth.org/Hey Teens
    Has games, Q & A's, and body image help for teens.
  • Nutrition Cafe 
    By the Pacific Science Center and Washington State Dairy Council. Interactive nutrition education for kids who can be a nutrition sleuth to learn about nutrients or find out how their eating habits measure up at the HaveABite Cafe.

     

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