For K-State Staff only: Teaching Resources for Families with Young Children

Beyond the basic brown bag (article)

Bone health (article on page 4)

Child Nutrition (multiple links to other resources for consumers and health professionals)

Diabetes: A surprise to parents (article)

Dietary guidelines for infants (article on page 4)

Eating together helps nutrition (article on page 3)

Family friendly websites--(chart on page 5)

Fat to grow on {the young child}--(article on page 2)

Feeding young children (Nutrition Spotlight May/June 2000 issue)

Fruits and vegetables--(article on page 7)

Fruits and vegetables: children’s activities (2 pages)

Fun and meaningful nutrition education--(article on page 7)

Get up and get moving--(article on page 1)

Getting kids to eat vegetables (article on page 5)

Guidelines of feeding safety for young children (article on page 2)

Hungry children have problems at school (article)

Juice for preschoolers linked to body size (article on page 5)

Kid Chef and the Clean Kitchen Crew (web site)

Kids A Cookin’ (web site)

Kids learn about more than food in the kitchen--(article on page 7)

Kids move, learn, and have fun--(article on page 5)

Movement, fun, and games--(article on page 4)

Nutrition content of popular beverages--(a chart on page 6)

Physical activity, TV, and fatness (article on page 4)

Saturday morning TV food advertising (article on page 6)

Sports beverages and sweat losses--(article on page 3)

Sports drinks (article)

Ten Tips to healthy eating for kids (list)

Tips for parents: Avert issues with kids, food (article)

Water needs when playing in the heat (article on page 3)

Weight issues—What should be done? (article on page 1)

What to do about iron (article)

When your child is sick

Special diets for children (food allergies, anemia, diabetes, & lactose intolerance)

Special diets for children-- (food allergies, anemia, diabetes, & lactose intolerance) (Spanish)

Young Families Newsletter Articles

Strive to avoid the bribe

Warm Weather Outings Can Be Fun and Safe

Developing Healthy Food Attitudes

Preventing Colds and the Flu

Protecting Children from Dehydration

Allergies and "peanut" food sources

Limit Intake of Certain Fish

Family meals...Positive Nutrition

Drink Fluids to Protect Health

Fiber Recommendations and Benefits

Prepare Foods with Eye Appeal

Importance of Hand Washing

Kids A Cookin' promotes Healthy Food Habits

Physical Activity for Family

Grilling Safety Tips

The Benefit of School Lunches

Preparation Tips for Barbecuing

Choose Healthy Foods

"Ground Rules" for Eating Fast Food

Choosing Healthy Affordable Foods

Reduce Health Risks in the Home

Benefits of a Colorful Diet

Food Safety Tips for Decorating Easter Eggs

Promote Healthy Eating Habits

Health, not Weight, most Important

Children and Weight: A Family Concern

Family Time in the Kitchen

Yogurt as a Snack and More

Kids Don't Like Milk?

Plan Kids' Snacks

Picnic Tips

How-tos for Hard-Boiled Eggs

How to Cope with a Picky Eater

The Importance of Breakfast

Rethink the Family Meal

Choose Foods the Boost Energy

Kitchens Double as Classrooms

Human Nutrition Audio Files Related to Child Nutrition

Tanda Kidd discusses how parents can bring the family back to the dinner table, how children can control portion sizes, and how parents can introduce new, healthy foods to children - November 2004 (14:50)

Sandy Procter explains how developing a regular eating schedule for children, especially younger children, helps them learn to regulate the amount of food their bodies need to stay fully fueled -- without overeating - June 2004 (14:50)

Sandy Procter discusses how parents can help prevent two of the most common childhood diseases by simply reducing the amount of pop their children consume - April 2004 (14:50)

Kathy Walsten provides tips for nutritious between-meal snacks for kids - October 2002 (16:20)

Sandy Procter on packing a healthful lunch for kids - August 2001 (17:27) 

Kathy Walsten on healthful snacking - August 2001 (16:19)

Links to other Web sites about child nutrition

Child and Adolescent Nutrition (multiple links to other resources for consumers and health professionals)

Fruits and vegetables coloring activities for children (web site)

Midwest dairy council--(article on page 7; information for consumers and health professionals)

Resources for Young Children (multiple resources for consumers and health professionals)