Tweens (9-12)

Ask Amanda: Bigger Kids and Snacks – What’s a Good Choice for On the Go?

snacks on the go for teens

Ask Amanda is a weekly column from Feed to Succeed dietitian Amanda Gordon. Have a question? Email Amanda and let her know or submit an “Ask Amanda” question for a future column. What are some good healthy snacks and foods with protein to have on hand that my teens

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Accommodating Diets and Nutrition in School

Accommodating Diets and Nutrition in School – Feed to Succeed Podcast Season 2, Episode 11 Does your child follow a special diet or have nutritional accomodations that affect his/her school day? Have you successfully partnered with your school district to keep your child safe, healthy and included?

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Ask Amanda: Pasta Not Pop Tarts

healthy breakfast alternatives

I am not a food blogger, but this is my daughter’s breakfast from Friday and I couldn’t help but photograph it.  She was my inspiration for this week’s Ask Amanda: Pasta not Pop-Tarts. Mornings can be rushed in our house, especially now that school is starting.  I

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Back in the Routine: Breakfasts and Dinners for Busy Families

Back in the Routine: Breakfasts and Dinners for Busy Families – Feed to Succeed Podcast Season 2, Episode 9 Do you have the time and energy to make sure your family is eating healthy breakfasts and dinners daily? We don’t! Betsy and Jen discuss tips and ideas

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IBS and the FODMAPS Diet

IBS and the FODMAPS Diet – Feed to Succeed Podcast Season 2, Episode 7 Have you or your child been told you have “IBS”? Or do you or your child have ongoing GI symptoms of upset stomach, diarrhea or constipation, reflux, gas and bloating; but every doctor

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Food Intolerance from Lactose and Beyond

Food Intolerance from Lactose and Beyond – Feed to Succeed Podcast Season 2, Episode 6 Food intolerances is one of Betsy’s favorite nutrition topics and personal areas of expertise. Jen and Betsy explore the difference between a food intolerance and food allergy, as well as how to

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Ask Amanda: Drink More Water

Drink more water

This week’s Ask Amanda is a public service announcement of sorts from your friendly pediatric dietitian. Most of the kids and parents I have worked with this summer are not drinking enough water. Water is important for everyone, including toddlers and kids, especially during the summer months when

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