General Nutrition Articles:
Taking a healthy packed lunch to school can help you take control of what you eat.
You've prepared for the game in almost every way possible: but now what should you eat? Read about performance foods, nutritional supplements, and more.
People choose vegetarianism for a variety of reasons. This article describes different types of vegetarianism and provides advice on ways for vegetarians to get all the nutrients they need.
Caffeine has probably helped you through long nights of studying or filling out college applications. But how much do you know about caffeine and its side effects?
Your parents were right to make you drink milk when you were little. It's loaded with calcium, a mineral vital for building strong bones and teeth.
Get some cooking basics in this article, including tips on where to find recipes.
Most people think digestion begins when you first put food in your mouth. But the digestive process actually starts even before the food hits your taste buds.
Called the "hardest working women in show business," a Radio City Rockette can dance as many as five shows a day. What does she eat to stay in shape?
We all know the importance of eating well. But how are you supposed to do so when your schedule is so demanding you're never at home? Find out how teens make healthy food choices on the go.
Energy drinks and nutrition bars often make big promises. But when you cut through the hype, what are you really getting? Find out here.
From all you hear, you'd think fat and calories are really bad for you, but we all need a certain amount of them in our diets. Find out the truth about fat and calories.
Look at any packaged food and you'll see the food label. This nutrition facts label gives the lowdown on everything from calories to cholesterol. Read more about food labels.
Food safety means more than keeping your hands away from a whirring blade - it means knowing how to avoid spreading bacteria, knowing how to shop safely, and more.
Use our printable breakfast planning sheet to select healthy foods that satisfy your taste buds and meet your time constraints.
You're away at college, and your parents are no longer looking over your shoulder to make sure you eat your vegetables. So what should you be eating, anyway?
Use our printable plan to make your favorite lunch line choices healthier.
Find out what the experts have to say.
Hunger is the way a person's body signals that it needs to eat, and malnutrition is a lack of the right nutrients in the body.
Your body gets the energy it needs from food through a process called metabolism. Get all the facts on metabolism in this article.
Healthy snacks are essential for busy teens. Find out how eating small, nutritious meals throughout the day can keep your energy level high and your mind alert.
Healthy snacks are essential for busy teens. Read this article to find out how eating small, nutritious meals throughout the day can keep your energy level high and your mind alert.
You don't need to be a scientist to figure out how to make safe, healthy food choices. Before grabbing a shopping cart and heading for the aisles, read this article to make grocery shopping a snap.
You may have heard about soy foods in the news, including claims that soy prevents diseases such as cancer and heart disease. So what is the story on soy?
The Food Guide Pyramid is designed to remind people of what they should eat to stay healthy and how exercise factors into the fitness equation.
Vitamin D has been called the new "wonder vitamin," but most teens aren't getting enough. Find out why vitamin D is important and how to get the right amount.
Vitamins and minerals are nutrients that the body needs to work properly. They boost the immune system, promote normal growth and development, and help cells and organs do their jobs.
Before you start chomping on those cheese fries or that greasy burger, you might want to take a closer look at whether you're getting too much cholesterol.
More than 1,000 teens took our survey on healthy snacking. Here are their thoughts (and advice) on choosing healthy snacks.
We ran a survey asking our readers how well they do when it comes to setting and meeting their goals. Here's what you told us.
