September is National Childhood Obesity Month, a time to spotlight the importance of educating children and their families about healthy eating and physical activity. With childhood obesity rates on the rise, it’s more important than ever to equip educators, caregivers, parents, and children with the tools they need to promote lifelong healthy habits.
To support this effort, we offer a range of engaging and informative educational tools tailored for different age groups. From interactive handouts designed to captivate children ages 3-12 to comprehensive guides for teens and parents, these resources provide the knowledge and strategies needed to foster healthy lifestyles and prevent childhood obesity.
Two of our key resources for younger children are: Healthy Tips for Tots and A Healthy START For Cool Kids. This colorful, engaging tool is designed to make learning about nutrition both fun and informative, ensuring that children grasp the fundamentals of healthy eating and active living.
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- An overview of the MyPlate food groups and recommended daily servings to help parents understand balanced nutrition.
- Feeding tips for young children, including how to manage picky eating, introduce new foods, and create a positive mealtime environment.
- A detailed list of choking hazards and safe alternatives to ensure young children’s safety during meals.
- A simple explanation of the Energy In, Energy Out (E.I.E.O.) theory, encouraging a balanced approach to food intake and physical activity.
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- Page 1: An engaging overview of the food groups and the power of nutrients, helping kids understand how different foods fuel their bodies.
- Page 2: Clear examples of serving sizes, daily food group recommendations for boys and girls, and the benefits of family meals in building healthy eating habits.
- Page 3: The S.T.A.R.T. concept for making smart food choices:
- S: Solid fats and added sugars provide no nutritional value.
- T: Try to make half your plate fruits and vegetables.
- A: Avoid oversized portions.
- R: Refresh with water.
- T: Track your sodium intake.
Plus, this page offers creative snack ideas, breakfast boosts, and a quick calorie guide to make healthy eating easy and enjoyable.
- Page 4: A straightforward explanation of the Energy In, Energy Out (E.I.E.O.) theory, helping kids understand the balance between what they eat and how they stay active.
These handouts are perfect for educators and parents looking to instill healthy habits in children while making nutrition education enjoyable and accessible.
For older children, NCES Teen MyPlate is specifically designed to address the unique nutritional needs and lifestyle challenges of adolescents. This resource is ideal for educators, health professionals, and parents who want to guide teens toward making informed choices about their nutrition and overall well-being.
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- Page 1: Engaging activities to mix up fitness routines, the benefits of staying active, and a breakdown of food groups and their role in supporting a healthy body.
- Page 2: Key details on serving sizes, calorie needs, and nutrients from various food groups, including daily recommendations for boys and girls and a quick calorie guide.
- Page 3: Insight into reading food labels, understanding nutrition facts, and recognizing the power of essential nutrients in their diet.
- Page 4: Tips on avoiding sugary drinks, delicious and healthy snack ideas, breakfast boosts for energy, and the critical importance of getting enough sleep.
Each package includes 50 handouts, making them perfect for classrooms, after-school programs, or community health events. The colorful, easy-to-understand information encourages healthier eating habits and a balanced lifestyle for teens, who are at a pivotal age for establishing lifelong habits.
Make a Difference This National Childhood Obesity Month!
This National Childhood Obesity Month, we invite you to join us in making a difference by educating children, teens, and their families about the importance of healthy eating and physical activity. Our range of handouts provides engaging, age-appropriate content that empowers individuals to make better choices and establish lifelong healthy habits.
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Equip your classrooms, after-school programs, and community centers with these invaluable resources. Together, we can work to prevent childhood obesity and create a healthier future for the next generation.
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