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Additional Websites for More Information

American Academy of Pediatrics

The site emphasizes the importance of physical activity for children.

Kids Health

Sponsored by the Nemours Foundation, this site offers information on feeding young children and the common problems that parents encounter.

NAEYC

The National Association for the Education of Young Children has many resources for parents and teachers on nutrition and fitness for children.

The Food and Nutrition Information Center

Sponsored by the USDA, this site provides information on nutrition and fitness for children and young adults.

Cooking with Children

PBS gives you ideas and guidelines on cooking with your children. There are also games and ideas related to preschoolers and cooking.

Nutrition Cafe

Plan a meal for your child and, based on age and sex, find out how many calories and nutrition content the meal provides.

Gerber

Gerber offers nutrition information and ideas for parents of infants and toddlers.

Children's Books

Good Enough to Eat: A Kid's Guide to Food and Nutrition By Lizzy Rockwell
Publisher: HarperCollins; 1st Ed edition (February 28, 1999)

Showdown at the Food Pyramid
By Rex Barron
Publisher: Putnam Juvenile (June 17, 2004)

The Race against Junk Food (Adventures in Good Nutrition)
By Anthony Buono, Roy Nemerson, and Brian Silberman (Editor)
Publisher: HCOM Inc.; 1 edition (September 24, 1997)

Gregory the Terrible Eater
By Mitchell Sharmat, and Jose Aruego (Illustrator)
Publisher: Scholastic Paperbacks (September 1, 1989)

Spriggles Motivational Books for Children: Health & Nutrition
By Jeff Gottlieb, and Martha Gottlieb
Publisher: Mountain Watch Press (November 20, 2001)

My Amazing Body: A First Look at Health and Fitness
By Pat Thomas, and Lesley Harker (Illustrator)
Publisher: Barron’s Educational Series (December 4, 2001)

The Busy Body Book: A Kid's Guide to Fitness
By Lizzy Rockwell (Illustrator)

Eat Healthy, Feel Great
By William Sears, Martha Sears, Christie Watts Kelly, and Renee Andriani (Illustrator)
Publisher: Little, Brown Young Readers; 1 edition (September 1, 2002)

Eating the Alphabet
By Lois Ehlert

Good for You! Nutrition Book and Games
By Connie Liakos Evers, Disney Storybook Art (Illustrator)
Publisher: Disney Press (August 8, 2006)

Children’s Nutrition/Fitness Books for Parents/Caregivers

The Healthiest Kid in the Neighborhood: Ten Ways to Get Your Family on the Right Nutritional Track
By William Sears, Martha Sears, James Sears, and Robert Sears
Publisher: Little, Brown and Company; 1 edition (September 6, 2006)

How to Teach Nutrition to Kids
By Connie Liakos Evers
Publisher: 24 Carrot Pr; 3rd edition (April 6, 2006)

Dr. Paula's Good Nutrition Guide for Babies, Toddlers, and Preschoolers: Answers to Parent's Most Common Questions plus Help for Coping with Fussy Eaters
By Paula M. Elbirt M.D.
Publisher: Da Capo (August 7, 2001)

American Academy of Pediatrics Guide to Your Child's Nutrition
By William H. Dietz M.D. PhD, and Loraine M. Stern
Publisher: Villard; 1 edition (December 29, 1998)

Hooked on Fitness!: Fun Physical Conditioning Games and Activities for Grade K-8
By James C. Harrison
Publisher: Prentice Hall Trade (March 1996)

Cookbooks

Deceptively Delicious
By Jessica Seinfeld
Publisher: HarperCollins e-books; 1st edition (October 5, 2007)

The Sneaky Chef: Simple Strategies for Hiding Healthy Foods in Kids Favorite Meals
By Missy Chase Lapine
Publisher: Running Press (April 7, 2007)

The Healthy Body Cookbook: Over 50 Fun Activities and Delicious Recipes for Kids
By Joan D'Amico, and Karen Eich Drummond
Publisher: Jossey-Bass (December 7, 1998)

Fun with Kids in the Kitchen Cookbook: Healthy, Kid-Tested Recipes
By Judi Rogers
Publisher: Review & Herald Publishing; Spi edition (April 1996)

The Healthy Start Kids' Cookbook: Fun and Healthful Recipes That Kids Can Make Themselves
By Sandra K. Nissenberg
Publisher: Wiley; New Ed edition (April 20, 1994)

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