Nutrition in the Kitchen

Kids Rock Nutrition in the Kitchen

Video Recipes

Check out the recipes featured in the Kids Rock Nutrition in the Kitchen video:

These recipes are also available in the Children’s Favorites cookbook


FNIC Consumer Corner Kids Page

USDA. NAL. Food and Nutrition Information Center.

You may not be allowed to play with your food at the table, but you can on a computer with these games and activities.

  • MyPlate Match Game
  • BreakFAST and Jump To It! Game
  • George Washington Carver Coloring and Activity Book
  • USDA Food Safety Mobile Coloring Book!
  • SuperKids Nutrition page!
  • Fuel Up to Play 60!

Best Bones Forever

DHHS. Office on Women's Health.

For Girls Only! Help build strong bones!


Cooking Resources For Kids

USDA. NAL. Food and Nutrition Information Center


Let's Move Logo Let's Move!

See activities promoted by First Lady Michelle Obama.


Eat Smart. Play Hard.™Activity Sheets, Bookmarks, Comics, & Stickers

USDA. FNS. Team Nutrition.

The Team Nutrition site has Eat Smart. Play Hard.™Activity Sheets, Bookmarks, Comics, & Stickers - go check them out!


Food Safety For Kids & Teens

DHHS. Food and Drug Administration.

Food safety publications and activities especially for children.


Additional Recipes

Kids Get Cookin'! Fast and Fun Recipes

California Department of Public Health.

A collection of healthy fruit and veggie recipes that children 9-11 years old can make with the help of an adult. Includes safety tips, serving size recommendations, and nutrition information. Available in English and Spanish in the same PDF.


Recipes for Healthy Kids

USDA. Food and Nutrition Service.

Try these award winning recipes from the Healthy Kids Competition!


Healthy Recipes for Kids

Produce for Better Health Foundation.

Try these kid-friendly fruit and vegetable recipes and let kids discover how delicious healthy foods can be.


Fast Meals and Quick Snacks Recipe booklet Fast Meals and Quick Snacks (PDF | 1.5 MB)

California Nutrition Network for Healthy, Active Families.

Written for teens, this booklet provides all the information needed to plan, shop and cook meals and snacks.


Fruit & Vegetable Recipes

USDA. Food and Nutrition Service.

Easy, delicious, and healthy recipes using fruits and vegetables.


Easy and Delicious Whole Grain Dishes

USDA. Food and Nutrition Service.

Enjoy the goodness of whole grain foods.


Milk, Yogurt & Cheese Recipes

USDA. Food and Nutrition Service.

14 delicious dairy-based recipes!