My Plate-Mate ($7.95), which is a simple, curved piece of plastic — that snaps on tothe side of a plate to help kids push food on their fork — is one ofthose “where’ve YOU been ...

Nine percent of U.S. moms are familiar with MyPlate, created in 2011 by U.S. officials to help consumers put dietary guidelines into practice, a survey says.

About a third of kids and teens are overweight or obese, putting them at a greater risk of developing a host of debilitating and costly diseases, including type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure and ...

For Kids: Here are activities to introduce Myplate early. Print out the plate and cut out each section. Make it into a puzzle. ... For You & Kids: 1) Turn Myplate into a placemat.

Eating the MyPlate way means filling half your plate with vegetables and fruits, adding slightly more veggies than fruits. Go for a colorful mix. You'll get plenty of nutrients that way.

Forget about the food pyramid, the government's standard for healthful eating for two decades. The Obama administration replaced it Thursday with a new icon, - a plate containing half fruits and ...

Jamba Juice Company, a leading healthy, active lifestyle brand, announced the launch of its first kids-focused offerings, the Jamba Kids Meals. The new kids’ meals were designed in partnership with ...

You are 7 years old and starving after a long day at school. As soon as you get home, you head straight for the kitchen to see what’s around to snack on. What do you find? Rice cakes! Celery ...

Parents likely remember the food pyramid that we were encouraged to follow as kids. The U.S. Department of Agriculture food guides today look a bit different. That pyramid graphic has been ...