Child Nutrition - Helpful Links

My Pyramid

One size doesn't fit all. The My Choose My Plate web site can help you choose the foods and amounts that are right for you. Use the advice to help you.

  • Make smart choices from every food group
  • Find your balance between food and physical activity
  • Get the most out of your choices
5 A Day
Learn how easy it can be to make colorful eating a daily habit, how your health will benefit, and why scientists are so excited about fruits, vegetables, and color.

California Governor's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports
http://www.calgovcouncil.org
At this web site you can take the Governor's Challenge, find information about physical activity opportunities, locate parks in their area and get physical activity tips.

Body by Milk
http://www.bodybymilk.com
At bodybymilk.com, kids can learn more about the health benefits of milk and engage with their favorite Milk Mustache celebrities. Kids can also download or listen to music from a variety of different artists and genres by entering milk bar codes from any milk packaging. It's easy. It's educational. And it rewards them for rewarding their bodies with milk!

Meals Matter
mealsmatter.org
Your gathering place for planning and preparing healthy and delicious family food.

PRODUCE for KIDS
http://www.produceforkids.org/
Your complete resouce for healthy meal planning and supporting worthy causes for kids.
 
Dairy Council of California
The Dairy Council of California helps to improve the lives of millions of Californians each year through nutrition education.
 
Food Allergy Initiative
If you or someone you care about has a food allergy, you’re not alone. The national Centers for Disease Control estimates that some 12 million Americans have food allergies of varying degrees of severity: 6% of children under age 3, and 3.5-4% of the overall population. Click here to learn more.
 
Nutrition.gov
Providing easy, online access to government information on food and human nutrition for consumers.