Give them a healthy start

Health & Nutrition

Young children need a healthy, strong start in life. Promoting healthy habits and good nutrition during the first few years of a child’s life provide the essential building blocks for brain development, healthy growth, and a strong immune system.

Resources

My Plate

Healthy from the Start

Healthy from the Start (Spanish)

Choose Your Family’s Healthy Adventure

 

Connecting the Dots: An advocacy resource (Southern Early Childhood Association)

Healthy Habits for Life

Preschooler Physical Activity Sheet

Preschooler Physical Activity Sheet (Spanish)

Celebrations in Early Care and Education Settings

Celebrations in Early Care and Education Settings (Spanish)

Be Active and Have Fun

Be Active and Have Fun (Spanish)

Help Your Kids Reduce Screen Time and Move More

Celebrations in Early Care and Education Settings (Spanish)

The Facts on Five

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October 2016: Health & Nutrition

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