Long-anticipated summer travel is not without its nutritional challenges, and adding young children to the mix multiplies those challenges. There's more to consider than packing a few extra snacks and baby wipes.

Road Trip

Logging long miles in the car may have your kids asking for snacks to ease the boredom. Anticipate this, and be prepared. Wesley Delbridge, RD, spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, suggests collaborating with your kids on a list of boredom-busting activities including games, music, videos, coloring books and more.