Parents Resource List
American Academy of Pediatrics
Visit "Health Topics" and the "Parents Corner" for children's nutrition and
health information.
http://www.aap.org/
American Dietetic Association
The American Dietetics Association's site provides food and nutrition information
from registered dietitians including "Hot Topic" fact sheets. http://www.eatright.org/cps/rde/xchg/ada/hs.xsl/index.html
Bright Futures
Nutrition fact sheets organized by developmental periods for children through
adolescence. http://www.brightfutures.org/nutritionfamfact/index.html
Caffeine and Your Child
Article on the effects that caffeine can have on children and how much is
safe for children to intake. http://www.kidshealth.org/parent/nutrition_fit/nutrition/caffeine.html
Easy Meal Makeovers for Busy Moms
Find easy, delicious ways for improving your family's diet without spending
a minute more in the kitchen. Join a free Mom's Club:
http://www.mealmakeovermoms.com/index.html
Food Allergies
Information on the responsibilities for parents and the school of children
with food allergies. http://www.kidshealth.org/parent/nutrition_fit/nutrition/caffeine.html
Healthy Kids, Healthy Families
Find tips and ideas for increasing your children's physical activity in these
colorful, downloadable brochures for parents, teachers and principals.
http://www.cdc.gov/HealthyYouth/physicalactivity/publications.htm
Home Food Safety: It's in Your Hands®
Learn how you can play it safe when preparing foods at home. You'll find an
interactive kitchen, food safety tips and information and answers to frequently
asked questions. http://www.homefoodsafety.org/index.jsp
Kidnetic
Site that communicates healthy eating and active living information in meaningful
and relevant ways to kids aged 9-12 and their families. It is intended to
encourage kids and their families to begin the process of behavior change
toward healthy lifestyles. http://www.kidnetic.com/
Kids Health for Parents
Doctor-approved health information about children from before birth through
adolescence. Information includes articles on nutrition and fitness based
on your child's age. http://kidshealth.org/parent/nutrition_fit/index.html
MyPyramid for Kids
Child-friendly version of MyPyramid, USDA's food guidance system. Developed to help motivate children 6-11 years old make healthy food choices and be physically active every day.
http://www.mypyramid.gov/kids/index.html
Nutrition Explorations
Site to find practical, up-to-date information parents can use to help balance
good nutrition and a busy family schedule, including recipes, expert interviews,
snack and meal tips, and more. http://www.nutritionexplorations.org/parents/main.asp
Parent Action for Healthy Kids
"Parent Action for Healthy Kids© is designed to help connect parents, communities
and schools to improve the health and well-being of children and youth. The
aim of Parent Action for Healthy Kids© is to provide parents with the best
resources available so they can advocate for improved health initiatives in
communities and schools. " http://www.parentactionforhealthykids.org
Recess Before Lunch
Information on the benefits of having recess before lunch and how to get the
program started in your child's school. http://www.eatsmart.org/client_images/recess_before_lunch_wa_final.pdf
Smart Choices Made Easy
This site shows some everyday ways to help your family live healthier and
make better choices. http://www.smartspot.com/3_healthy_kids/3-0_home.php
Snack Smart for Healthy Teeth
Explains the role nutrition plays in the prevention of tooth decay; includes
a list of foods that do not promote cavities. http://www2.nidcr.nih.gov/health/pubs/snaksmrt/main.htm
Verb, It's what you do.
Ideas to help make physical activity fun for children. Site includes a section
with tips for parents in both English and Spanish. http://www.cdc.gov/youthcampaign/
Waste-free Lunches
Ideas on packing lunches that produce less trash as well as how parents can
make their school a waste-free lunch school. http://www.wastefreelunches.org/parents.html
We Can! Ways to Enhance Children's Activity and Nutrition
One-stop resource for parents and caregivers that has practical tools for
helping children ages 8-13 maintain a healthy weight. http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/public/heart/obesity/wecan/
Weight Control Information
"Information for parents to help their children develop a healthy body image
and learn healthy eating and physical activity habits. " http://www.win.niddk.nih.gov/publications/over_child.htm
You're It! Get Fit
Instead of telling yourself you can't, tell yourself you can. Track your physical
activity and take the Presidents Challenge. http://www.presidentschallenge.org/
