Nutrition

Toddlers just learning how to chew and feed themselves can still handle a variety of healthy foods. "You want to instill a good appetite for these foods right away," says Chloe Devening, a registered dietitian in Glen Allen, Va.

Some of her ideas:

Serve small bites. Food should be pea-sized or smaller to prevent choking. Cut up rounded items such as grapes and melon balls, grate firm foods such as apples and don't give anything hard (candy, nuts, popcorn) or sticky (marshmallows, gummy candy).

CLEARFIELD — The health, weight, eating behaviors, physical activity — or the lack of it — and the body image of Utah’s youths are growing concerns for Davis County Health Department officials.

In response, the department is offering two free BodyWorks program workshops.

You've probably heard the folk tale about those magi beans -- but even in the real world, there may be some truth to the notion. Because, if there's one thing nutrition enthusiasts agree on, it's that beans are wonderfully good for you.

OGDEN -- If this New Year finds you promising yourself, yet again, that you'll adopt a strenuous gym routine that will leave you as buff as a fitness model, you may need a resolution revamp to get it done.

Joan Thompson, an associate professor of Health Promotion and Human Performance at Weber State University, said following certain steps can help anyone enjoy a happier, fitter 2012.

Grocery store shelves are bursting with more and more varieties of Greek yogurt to meet the demands of customers who are hooked on this new twist on a well-known dairy product.

Compared with traditional yogurt, Greek yogurt is thicker, as well as being higher in protein and calcium.

You can get the same healthy proteins, carbohydrates and fats for less money.

"The strategy is to buy inexpensive foods that still provide the nutrients that support good health," says Dr. Mickey Harpaz, a nutritionist and exercise physiologist with offices in New York and Connecticut.

Some tips:

Stop buying junk. Processed entrees, snacks, soda and juices often are expensive and do nothing for your body.

Of all of the factors involved in getting a job, many of them are not in your control. From the economy to the mood of the interviewer — when you finally get an interview, it is easy to become discouraged.