Health and Nutrition Information for Preschoolers
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Learn more about these topics:
USDA Food Groups:
- Empty Calories (solid fats and added sugars)
- Salt
- Snacks
- Beverages
Links to information from other agencies:
- "Make it Quick and Easy" Recipes from the USDA Food and Nutrition Service
- Research on TV time and childhood obesity from the USDA Agricultural Research Service
From the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC):
- Information about Body Mass Index (BMI) charts for children
- Information about CDC Growth Charts
- Parenting tips and child safety
- Physical activity recommendations for children
Food Safety Information:
From the National Institutes of Health:
- Reducing TV and screen time
- We Can! Tools and resources for families and communities
- Healthy recipes for families