Eating healthy is an important part of a healthy lifestyle and is something that should be taught to children at a young age.

Mealtime with a toddler can be challenging, because children at this age are striving for independence and control. It's best to provide structure and set limits.

Preschool children are still developing their eating habits and need encouragement to eat healthy meals and snacks.

Firms are advertising herbs and supplements as remedies for everything from colds and asthma to attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, but dietary supplements and herbal mixtures aimed at children may be a waste of money -- and a threat to their health.

The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases offers suggestions to help your child develop and maintain good eating habits and to prevent chaotic mealtimes in your home.

It's not always easy to get your children to eat enough fruits and vegetables.

Eating healthy after-school snacks is important at this age, as these snacks may contribute up to one-third of the total calorie intake for the day.

Getting our daily dose of fiber is something we as adults think about as we get older. But fiber is as important for children, too. Often, children don't get enough.

If you, your parents or your parents' siblings had a heart attack before age 55, you should have your child's cholesterol tested.

Nutrition experts agree that a wide assortment of nutritionally balanced snacks served in moderation can be a healthy, essential part of a child's diet.

Just what should kids be drinking? "I think good old H2O,'' says the director of the Nutrition Information Center in New York. But you can add pizzazz: Buy flavored water or make your own with lemon or lime.

Learning a bit more about vitamins and minerals can help ensure your kids are on the right nutritional track.

You may think of heart disease as a problem for adults, not your young children. But diet and exercise habits started in childhood can begin a lifetime of heart health, or a lifetime of heart damage.

Eating together as a family has many benefits not only for you, but also for your children. This lifestyle habit may actually help to fend off childhood obesity.

The basics of a healthy lunch are protein, whole grain foods, fruits and vegetables, and low-fat milk or other dairy foods. But don't forget that your kids will love a surprise in their lunch bag.

For growing teens, nutrition experts say it's better to watch total fat consumption in the diet, rather than to count calories.

Better health for your teen could be as close as your breadbox. The more whole grains teenagers eat, the leaner they are and the less likely they are to develop diabetes.

If your teen wants vegetarian options, you may worry that dropping meat, poultry and fish will be unhealthy.

You may think of heart disease as a problem for adults, not your young children. But diet and exercise habits started in childhood can begin a lifetime of heart health, or a lifetime of heart damage.

Eating together as a family has many benefits not only for you, but also for your children. This lifestyle habit may actually help to fend off childhood obesity.