Vibrant Food Illustrations
Professionally illustrated fruits, vegetables, whole grains, proteins, and dairy across 72 full pages — each designed to be visually engaging for children from kindergarten all the way through high school.
Ages 5 to 18
RDN-Authored
72 Pages
Child Nutrition
Coloring Book:
Color and Learn
A vibrant, dietitian-designed coloring book that teaches children healthy eating through creative play
Created by Merisa Martinez, RDN at Live Nourished Today , the Child Nutrition Coloring Book is a beautifully illustrated, 72-page journey through the world of healthy eating. Every page pairs vibrant food illustrations with simple, kid-friendly nutrition facts — so children ages 5 to 18 learn about fruits, vegetables, food groups, and balanced eating while doing what they love most: coloring.
Paperback Price
$14.94
ISBN: 979-8333511737 · 72 pages · Ages 5 to 18 · 8.5" × 11"
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👩⚕️ RDN-Authored
🎨 72 Illustrated Pages
🧒 Ages 5 to 18
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5.0 / 5.0
3 Verified Ratings
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72 Color Pages
Nutrition Facts Included
What's Inside
72 Pages of Color, Creativity,
72 Pages of Color, Creativity,
and Nutrition Learning
Every page was carefully designed by a Registered Dietitian to teach real nutrition concepts through the most natural learning tool a child has — creative play. Pair it with our recipe library to bring the illustrated foods off the page and onto the dinner table.
Kid-Friendly Nutrition Facts
Each illustration is paired with a simple, accurate nutrition fact written by a credentialed RDN — so children are absorbing real dietary knowledge while they color, without it feeling like a lesson.
All Five Food Groups
Pages cover the full spectrum of healthy eating — fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean proteins, and dairy — aligned with the USDA MyPlate framework and current pediatric nutrition guidelines.
Perfect for Home and School
The large 8.5" × 11" format and one-illustration-per-page design makes it ideal for classroom health lessons, homeschool nutrition units, or quiet screen-free evenings at home.
Starts Real Conversations
Parents consistently report that coloring a food illustration naturally opens the door to conversations about why that food is good for you — making this book a catalyst for family nutrition discussions.
An Ideal Thoughtful Gift
At just $14.94, this is one of the most affordable and genuinely meaningful gifts for any child. Combine it with other nutrition books by Merisa Martinez, RDN for a complete learning gift set.
🎨 Sample Page: Fruits and Vitamins Learn While You Color
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Apple
Rich in fiber and Vitamin C to support your immune system
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Carrot
High in beta-carotene, which your body converts to Vitamin A
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Broccoli
Packed with Vitamin K, folate, and powerful antioxidants
Why Coloring Teaches
When Children Color,
When Children Color,
They Actually Learn
Coloring is not just creative play — it is one of the most effective learning modalities available to young children. When a child actively engages with an illustration of a broccoli floret or a bunch of grapes, they form a visual memory that passive reading simply cannot create.
At Live Nourished Today , Merisa Martinez, RDN designed every page knowing that children who recognize and feel familiar with healthy foods are more willing to try them — and that curiosity is the most powerful nutritional intervention a parent or teacher can encourage.
Visual Memory Beats Text Memory
Children remember images far more vividly than words. Coloring a food creates a personal, active connection to it — making recall and recognition in a grocery store or at a meal far more likely.
Fine Motor and Focus Development
Coloring within lines develops fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, and sustained focus — benefits that extend well beyond nutrition education into all areas of a child's development.
Pairs Perfectly with Counseling
For families already working with the team at Live Nourished Today , this coloring book is a natural, non-clinical way to reinforce nutrition concepts between sessions.
Completely Screen-Free
No app, no screen, no Wi-Fi. Just crayons, a child, and 72 pages of colorful, educational content that enriches rather than distracts. Perfect for limiting screen time without resistance.
Perfect For
Who Will Love This Book?
Designed for ages 5 to 18, this book meets children wherever they are — from their first taste of healthy foods to building independent nutrition awareness as teens.
Young Children Ages 5 to 8
The large, clear illustrations and simple nutrition facts are perfectly sized for small hands and early readers. This is a child's first introduction to the language of healthy eating — delivered through their favorite activity.
Older Kids and Teens
Older children engage with more detailed illustrations and more substantive nutrition facts — building the dietary vocabulary and awareness they need to start making independent food choices that actually support their health.
Parents and Families
Sit down together and color a page after dinner. These illustrations spark natural conversations about food that no lecture or chore chart ever could. Use the free meal plan alongside the book for a complete family nutrition resource.
Teachers and Homeschoolers
One page per session. No prep required. The Child Nutrition Coloring Book fits seamlessly into health, science, or life skills lessons as a meaningful, printable-quality learning activity that students actually look forward to.
Gift Givers
At $14.94, this is one of the most thoughtful wellness gifts available for any child. Pair it with the Child Nutrition Word Search or workbook for a complete nutrition learning gift set.
Nutrition Counseling Families
For children and families working with Live Nourished Today , this coloring book provides a gentle, judgment-free way to reinforce healthy eating vocabulary and positive food associations outside of formal sessions.
The Science Behind Coloring Books
Why Coloring Is More Than
Why Coloring Is More Than
Just a Fun Activity
Research consistently confirms that coloring is one of the most developmentally rich activities available to children. It builds focus, develops fine motor skills, reduces stress, and — when paired with educational content — creates lasting cognitive associations that classroom instruction alone cannot achieve.
Sharon Baptist Head Start identifies seven distinct developmental benefits of coloring books, including improved concentration and color recognition. Research from Springer Nature found that science-themed coloring books significantly improve learning retention and creativity in children ages 4 to 8. Color Psychology notes that coloring strengthens neural pathways related to both memory and emotional processing. Even CNN Health and Fox News Health have highlighted the cognitive and emotional health benefits of coloring for both children and adults.
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proven developmental benefits of coloring books for children including focus, memory, and fine motor skills
72
illustrated pages of nutrition education, each paired with a dietitian-written food fact
5.0★
average verified rating from parents and educators on Amazon
$14.94
one of the most affordable RDN-authored nutrition education tools for children
Supporting Research
Sharon Baptist Head Start
"Coloring books offer children seven distinct developmental benefits including improved focus, color recognition, fine motor development, and creative confidence."
Read the article →Springer Nature Research
"Science-themed coloring books significantly improve learning retention and creativity in children ages 4 to 8 compared to standard classroom instruction alone."
Read the research →Color Psychology
"Coloring strengthens neural pathways associated with both memory and emotional processing — making it one of the most effective screen-free educational activities for children."
Read the article →CNN Health
"Coloring activates both brain hemispheres simultaneously — combining logic with creativity in a way that supports focused, engaged learning for children and adults alike."
Read the article →Fox News Health
"Coloring books provide a meditative, focused activity that reduces anxiety and builds hand-eye coordination — benefits that are well-documented across all age groups."
Read the article → Continue the Journey
Color the Page.
Color the Page.
Cook the Meal.
Live Nourished.
The Child Nutrition Coloring Book is a wonderful starting point. When children are ready to take what they have colored and apply it in real life, every resource at Live Nourished Today is here to help — from free meal plans to one-on-one pediatric nutrition counseling.
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Explore the Recipe Library
After coloring a broccoli page, cook one. Our dietitian-approved recipes make every illustrated food a real dinner table experience for the whole family.
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Get the Free Meal Plan
Download our free dietitian-designed meal plan to build balanced, MyPlate-inspired family meals that bring the coloring book's food groups to life at every dinner.
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Browse the Full Book Collection
From word searches and crosswords to workbooks and food journals — explore every RDN-authored nutrition resource for children, teens, and families.
Questions Answered
Frequently Asked Questions
What age range is the Child Nutrition Coloring Book designed for?
The book is designed for ages 5 to 18. Younger children
enjoy the large, colorful illustrations and simple facts, while older
children and teens engage with the nutrition content on a deeper level.
The one-illustration-per-page format is appropriate across a wide age range,
making it a versatile resource for households and classrooms with children
of different ages.
What nutrition topics does the coloring book cover?
The book covers all five food groups — fruits, vegetables, whole grains,
proteins, and dairy
— aligned with the USDA MyPlate framework. Each
illustration is accompanied by a dietitian-written fact explaining the nutritional
benefit of that food, helping children understand not just what to eat but why
it matters for their health.
Can this book be used in a classroom or homeschool setting?
Yes — the Child Nutrition Coloring Book is an excellent classroom and
homeschool resource. The one-illustration-per-page format requires no
prep and works as an independent activity, a health class supplement,
or a reward activity for early finishers. Many teachers purchase multiple
copies for their classrooms.
Who wrote the Child Nutrition Coloring Book?
The book was written by Merisa Martinez, RDN, a credentialed
Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and founder of Live Nourished Today
in Austin, Texas. All nutrition facts in the book are evidence-based and
clinically accurate — not content from a general publisher, but from an
RDN who works with children and families every day.
Is this a good gift for a child?
Absolutely. At $14.94, the Child Nutrition Coloring Book is one of the
most thoughtful, affordable, and genuinely useful gifts for any child ages
5 to 18. It makes a wonderful birthday, holiday, or back-to-school gift.
For a complete nutrition gift set, pair it with the Child Nutrition Word Search
or the Child Nutrition Workbook from the same collection.
Where can I buy the Child Nutrition Coloring Book?
The paperback is available on Amazon (ASIN: B0DCNHSF4T, ISBN: 979-8333511737)
for $14.94 with Prime shipping. Search "Child Nutrition Coloring Book Merisa Martinez RDN"
to find it directly. You can also browse all books
from Live Nourished Today.
Ready to Color and Learn?
Give a Child the Gift of
Give a Child the Gift of
Healthy Eating Through Color
72 pages of vibrant, dietitian-designed illustrations with real nutrition facts. Written by an RDN who works with children every day. Screen-free, portable, and genuinely fun for ages 5 to 18.
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👩⚕️ Written by an RDN
🎨 72 Illustrated Pages
🧒 Ages 5 to 18
💳 $14.94 Paperback