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Goodbye food pyramid, and hello "My Plate."http://www.choosemyplate.gov/
Fruits & Veggies More Matter
Healthy YouTeen nutrition: Making healthy food choices easy
http://thenationshealth.aphapublications.org/content/45/10/36.full?sid=3d1a71c5-28be-4d66-bf9b-b74b52670160Full Article
Sugar in Children’s Cereals: Popular Brands Pack More Sugar Than Snack Cakes and Cookieshttp://static.ewg.org/reports/2011/cereals/pdf/2011-EWG-Cereals-Report.pdf
Calcium Still Builds Strong Bones - And Teeth
It was true when we were kids and it's just as important today: Growing children need calcium to achieve maximum bone density - and to help maintain bone health throughout life. However, new research indicates that many American children aren't getting the recommended levels of calcium each day. For example, only about 40% of children ages 6 to 11 get the recommended dietary intake for calcium, and teens are getting even less. How much calcium do children need? Kids four to eight years of age need three servings of calcium each day from calcium-rich foods such as dairy and dark green leafy vegetables.
Health Habits: Student Guide to Nutrition and FItness Resources.
http://www.accreditedschoolsonline.org/resources/student-nutrition-fitness-guide/