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Child Nutrition

MedlinePlus: Child Nutrition

DHHS. NIH. National Library of Medicine.

Find the latest news on child nutrition, general information and statistics, special topics including vegetarianism, special diets, snacking, eating for sports, and more...

Snack Smart for Healthy Teeth

DHHS. NIH. National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research.

Highlights the importance of keeping teeth healthy and provides a listing of healthy snacks that help promote healthy teeth and gums.

MedlinePlus: Exercise for Children

DHHS. NIH. National Library of Medicine.

Knowledge Path: Nutrition in Children and Adolescents

Georgetown University. Maternal and Child Care Health Library.

Contains selections of recent, high quality resources and tools for learning about new developments and conducting further research.

Knowledge Path: Physical Activity and Children and Adolescents

Georgetown University. Maternal and Child Health Library.

Contains selections of recent, high quality resources and tools for learning about new developments and conducting further research.