Promoting Healthy Eating and Nutrition for Head Start Children and Families
Log Number: ACF-OHS-IM-25-03 | Issuance Date: 03-19-2025
Nutrition
Good nutrition is an important part of a healthy lifestyle. Eating healthy foods helps pregnant women and children get the nutrients their bodies need to stay healthy, active, and strong. Health managers and program staff can explore resources to support healthy eating habits and find nutrition assistance information to share with families.
Nutrition Building Blocks
Learn important nutrition messages and activities to help young children build a lifetime of healthy eating practices, in this webinar and online course.
Tips for Family Style Dining
Learn the benefits of family style dining and how to support it in an early childhood education program.
Building a Healthy Eating Environment
Learn why it is important to create a positive eating environment. Find out how doing so supports mealtime behavior and picky eaters. It can also support children who experience food insecurity.