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Want to help children eat better? Involve them in food and fun.
In this blog series, I am sharing the key principles from materials I created with a Team Nutrition grant titled RECIPE for Growing Healthy Children. In this post, we will cover I, which stands for Involve children in food and fun.

Barbara J. Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
2 days ago3 min read


Want to help children eat better? Create delicious and nutritious meals and snacks.
In this blog series, I am sharing the key principles from materials I created with a Team Nutrition grant titled RECIPE for Growing Healthy Children. In this post, we cover C, which stands for Create delicious and nutritious meals and snacks.

Barbara J. Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Aug 146 min read


Want to help children eat better? Design an optimal mealtime environment.
In this blog series, I am sharing the key principles from materials I created with a Team Nutrition grant that was titled RECIPE for Growing Healthy Children. In this post, we will cover E, which stands for a mealtime Environment that encourages children to practice healthy behaviors.

Barbara J. Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Aug 77 min read


Want to help children eat better? Be a positive role model.
In this blog series, I will share the key principles from materials I created with a Team Nutrition grant that was titled RECIPE for Growing Healthy Children. In this post, we will cover R, which stands for role model what we want children to be, say, and do.

Barbara J. Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Jul 313 min read


How do you create effective food and nutrition experiences for young children?
Over the years, we may use different tools to teach, but the principles of effective nutrition education are timeless. Let’s explore what those are. In this week’s post, I will share what I believe are the three most important concepts children need to be exposed to and the three overarching principles of teaching young children.

Barbara J. Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Jul 36 min read


Is bonding critical? Yes! Feeling loved is essential for learning and growth.
Learn how to communicate with parents about the importance of parent-child bonding through a video and a demonstration.

Barbara J. Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Apr 243 min read
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