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  • Nutrition
  • Oral Health
  • Physical Health
  • Pregnancy

Tag

  • Healthy eating (24)
  • Meal service (4)
  • Home visiting (3)
  • Active play (2)
  • Infant feeding (1)
  • Physical activity (1)
  • Oral Hygiene (1)
  • Responsive feeding (1)
  • Healthy Drinks (1)

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  • Families (2)
  • Health Professionals (1)

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  • Article (12)
  • Video (7)
  • Publication (6)
  • Learning Module (1)

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Healthy eating

Guidance for Implementing the Child and Adult Care Food Program Meal Patterns

This resource provides guiding questions and tips to support implementation of the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) meal patterns in early childhood programs. It also identifies the Head Start Performance Standards (HSPPS) that support CACFP meal pattern requirements.

Nutrition Building Blocks: How I Am Moving, I Am Learning (IMIL) Supports Early Learning Success

Learn how to use elements from I Am Moving, I Am Learning (IMIL) to create in-person and virtual learning experiences that lay a foundation for healthy nutrition and school success.

Understanding How Sugar Contributes to Tooth Decay

Find out how to read food labels to identify hidden sugars in products and tips for Head Start staff to share with parents about limiting their child’s sugar intake.

Fruit Recipes

This section contains fruit recipes. None of the recipes include added sugar. Each recipe includes a list of ingredients, directions, a picture of the prepared recipe, and, where needed, safety tips. Enjoy!

Seasonal Recipes

This section contains seasonal recipes. None of the recipes include added sugar. Each recipe includes a list of ingredients, directions, a picture of the prepared recipe, and, where needed, safety tips. Enjoy!

Vegetable Recipes

This section contains vegetable recipes. None of the recipes include added sugar. Each recipe includes a list of ingredients, directions, a picture of the prepared recipe, and, where needed, safety tips. Enjoy!

Dairy Recipes

This section contains dairy recipes. None of the recipes include added sugar. Each recipe includes a list of ingredients, directions, a picture of the prepared recipe, and, where needed, safety tips. Enjoy!

Child and Adult Care Food Program

These resources will help Head Start staff implement CACFP nutrition standards in their programs.

Family Style Meals

Learn more about family style meals and how they can help young children make healthy food choices and develop social skills.

Food Allergies and Sensitivities

Keeping children with food allergies safe is everyone’s responsibility. Head Start staff can work with families to develop health and safety plans and keep the food environment safe.

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