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.
Healthy Eating
Explore these resources to find tips and strategies that staff and families can use to encourage healthy eating. Find recipes for healthy meals and snacks and learn more about how good eating habits contribute to children's growth and development.
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!
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!
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!
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!
Checklist for Child Care Staff: Best Practices for Good Oral Health
The tip sheet provides oral health best practices for infants, toddlers, and young children. Review information on how to handle basic oral health emergencies.
Oral Health: Health Tips for Families
This fact sheet provides tips to help families ensure that their children's oral health begins in infancy.
Giving Your Child Healthy Snacks
Giving children healthy meals and a variety of healthy snacks at scheduled times during the day is important to keep children healthy. Get tips for healthy snacks to give children.