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Delicious Low-Sugar Snacks for Summer

Many summer snacking favorites—lemonade at picnics, trips to Dairy Queen, campfire s’mores, and popsicles—are loaded with added sugars. However, by incorporating lower-sugar snacks between these seasonal sweets, we can balance our meals and fuel our bodies. Learn more about tasty, low-sugar snack options that satisfy and will keep you energized.

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Nutritious Back-To-School Meal & Snack Ideas

Research on childhood nutrition shows that a well-balanced diet supports brain development, strengthens bones, and boosts immunity.

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5 Tips For Solid Food Introduction From a Pediatric Allergist

As parents, we have a lot on our plate, but feeding your baby solid foods shouldn’t give you a bellyache! In fact, this is an important and exciting time for both you and your child. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends starting solids between 4 and 6 months of age. Use these tips to start solid foods off right – and set your baby on the road to healthy eating for life!

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5 Ways to Reduce Picky Eating

Selective eating and food refusal is a major source of stress and frustration for many families. Since we know how important nutrition is for growth and development, we often feel the need to micromanage our child’s diet. Unfortunately, doing this creates power struggles, mealtime meltdowns and stress for everyone. So how do we work to improve our child’s diet variety and adequacy without all the stress?

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The Benefits of Winter Squash

Find out how you and your family can enjoy the benefits of winter squash!

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Baby Formula Q & A with Our Pediatric Nutrition Team

COPC's Pediatric Registered Dietitian Nutritionists have provided answers to some common questions of parents during the formula shortage crisis.

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Milk Guidance

Discover the benefits of milk and some healthy recommendations from our Pediatric Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, Lauren Vonderhaar!

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Kid Friendly Sandwiches

Alyssa, COPC's Dietetic Nutritionist, gives some quick and nutritious twists on the classic lunchbox sandwich.

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Iron Nutrition

One of the more common nutrient deficiencies in America is iron, despite the fact that it's especially important during rapid periods of a person's growth. Learn more about how you can incorporate it in your family's diet.

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Try it Tuesday with Dates

Did you know that dates are loaded with nutrition? Discover the benefits of dates and how you can use them in your diet.

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Chickpea Salad Recipe

Learn how to make one of our COPC favorite salads with our Pediatric Nutritionist, Alyssa.

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Feeding Strategies for Children

Interested in finding new ways to make mealtimes easier for your family? Overcome those food battles with these tricks and tips for picky eaters.

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