Families and early childhood professionals can support and encourage children in developing healthy eating and active living habits early in life, both at home and within care settings. Once a child reaches three years old, it’s harder to change their behaviors so exposing kids to lots of different, healthy behaviors at an early age can have a big impact on their life.
Early Childhood Professionals Resources
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Healthy Eating Active Living (HEAL) in Child Care Toolkit English | Spanish
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Colorado Shines PDIS (courses available in English and Spanish)
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Supporting Breastfeeding in Child Care
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Introduction to the Child and Adult Care Food Program
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Let’s Get Moving! Physical Activity in Early Care and Learning
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Let’s Eat Well! Supporting Nutrition in Early Care and Learning
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Family Resources
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Rethink Your Drink, Choose Water
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For consumers:
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Rethink Your Drink: Learn about how many calories are in your favorite beverage, healthy beverage alternatives, and nutrition label reading tips. Developed by the Center for Disease Control. Available in Spanish.
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Healthy Beverage Partnership's Hidden-Sugar campaign: Learn about local efforts to reduce sugar beverage consumption. Developed by the Healthy Beverage Partnership. Available in Spanish.
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For providers:
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Sugary Drink Facts: Provides the latest research on sugary drink consumption, nutrition implications, and beverage industry marketing. Developed by the Rudd Center for Food Policy &, Obesity.
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Rethink Your Drink Resources for Organizations: Contains educational and outreach materials, activity sheets, and healthy beverage recipes. Developed by the California Department of Public Health.
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