Understanding How Sugar Contributes to Tooth Decay
Find out how to read food labels to identify hidden sugars in products and tips for Head Start staff to share with parents about limiting their child’s sugar intake.
Healthy Eating
Explore these resources to find tips and strategies that staff and families can use to encourage healthy eating. Find recipes for healthy meals and snacks and learn more about how good eating habits contribute to children's growth and development.
Fruit Recipes
This section contains fruit recipes. None of the recipes include added sugar. Each recipe includes a list of ingredients, directions, a picture of the prepared recipe, and, where needed, safety tips. Enjoy!
Giving Your Child Healthy Snacks
Giving children healthy meals and a variety of healthy snacks at scheduled times during the day is important to keep children healthy. Get tips for healthy snacks to give children.