(Washington, D.C., August 2, 2007) It won’t be long before kids will soon return to school and get back to their school-year routines. Unfortunately, some of those routines include a poor diet and too little physical activity. What are some new and exciting things that can be done to encourage kids to have a healthful lifestyle? And what are some tips parents can use to ensure their kids are getting a healthful meal?

Well, the International Food Information Council Foundation and Kidnetic.com have the answers. Kidnetic.com is a website designed for parents and kids aged 9-12 filled with tips and ideas on how families can the make the changes necessary to create healthier lifestyles. Among the resources offered on Kidnetic.com is a resource guide for parents to assist them in making healthful food choices that is both engaging and fun.

Features on Kidnetic.com include the following and much, more:

• Real-Life Guide for Parents, a how-to resource for parents who want to become better role models when it comes to healthful eating and physical activity.
  
  
• Brown Bag Specials, quick and easy recipes for kids to have a healthful lunch they’ll enjoy.
  
  
• Eating for Energy, suggestions on the type of foods to get kids revved-up and on the move.
  
  
• Power Up with Breakfast, feed the brain so that kids can listen up in class, get schoolwork done, and even do better on tests.

Also, managing a child’s food allergies can be difficult and scary, but Kidnetic.com offers help. Parents of children with food allergies will find: Kids and Food Allergies: Facts Tips, and Resources, a useful resource.

The Kidnetic.com resources promote healthful eating and active living by inspiring kids and their parents to move toward healthier lifestyles. In addition to the Web site, the Kidnetic.com portfolio includes a “Leader’s Guide” educational resource and the “Real-Life Guide for Parents.”

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The International Food Information Council (IFIC) Foundation will effectively communicate science-based information on health, nutrition, and food safety for the public good. The IFIC Foundation is supported primarily by the broad-based food, beverage and agricultural industries. IFIC Foundation materials are available at http://ific.org/newsroom. For interviews with scientific experts or for more information, call (202) 296-6540.