USDA/ARS Children's Nutrition Research Center
CNRC turns 30: Since 1978, findings from the USDA/ARS Children's Nutrition Research Center has been defining the nutrient needs of children, from conception through the teen years, and the needs of pregnant women and nursing mothers. Read about the center's 30th anniversary celebration and hear from Dr. Dennis Bier, center director, who talks about the center's evolving focus from the early days.
Healthy weight does not indicate proper nutrition. View the article.
Nutrition News
The CNRC is an unique cooperative venture between Baylor College of Medicine, Texas Children's Hospital and the U.S. Department of Agriculture/Agricultural Research Service. It is one of six USDA/ARS human nutrition research centers in the country.
Interactive Nutrition Calculators
- Kids' BMI Calculator
- Kid Energy Needs Calculator
- Adult Energy Needs and BMI Calculator
- Portion Distortion Quiz (from the NIH)
Nutrition Resources
New Issue of Nutrition and Your Child A fresh new look with informative nutrition articles. View the new issue.
Eating Healthy Posters: Thirty full-color posters can be used in schools or for other nutrition education training. View the poster selections.
Commercials: The CNRC has produced vegetable and fruit commercials to encourage children's healthy eating habits. View a sample of the commercials.(English) (Spanish).
Building Healthy Families: A unique educational intervention focuses on family goal setting supported by parenting tips related to the latest healthy food and nutrition information. This is a set of six educational videos and supporting materials developed at the Children's Nutrition Research Center. All of the materials for the participants, including the videos are in both English and Spanish. View the materials.