Home > Food & Health > Nutrition > Lifecycle Nutrition > Dietary Guidelines for Children [Image: dietary guidelines] Feeding Young Children (Ages 2-5): A healthful diet is necessary for both physical and mental development. Information on offering a variety of foods and foods low in saturated fat and cholesterol; using less sugar, salt and sodium; and promoting an active lifestyle. (PDF Format Only) Menopause and Bone Health Beyond the common hot flashes, sleep disturbances and weighty issues associated with menopause, there are things going on behind the scenes that add another cause for anxiety. Are you getting enough calcium and weight-bearing exercise to prevent osteoporosis? MyPyramid for Youths [Image: MyPyramid for Kids] The new USDA recommendations for healthy eating and activity for kids. Healthier Diet of Young Children [Image: Healthier Diet of Young Children] This publication provides information on a healthier diet for young children including some suggestions for substitutions in meal planning and preparation.  more articles... Folic Acid Important Before and During Pregnancy It's very important to get enough folic acid in your body before and during pregnancy. Because the vitamin is critical to the baby's spine and brain development during the first month. Halloween Treats Don’t Have to Be Sweets, Says LSU AgCenter Nutritionist (Distributed October 2004) For Halloween this year, think beyond the usual sweet treats. LSU AgCenter nutritionist Dr. Beth Reames suggests handing out miniature toys, stickers and non-food favors available in the Halloween section at local stores. Foods for Your Preschool Child [Image: preschool child] Lifetime eating habits and attitudes about food usually are formed in early childhood. Information about family mealtimes, snacks and food guide pyramid recommended daily servings, as well as eating problems, are covered in this publication. (PDF Format Only)