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Online Publications - Childcare Providers
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5 A Day and Blueberries ()
Produce for Better Health Foundation
This activity sheet for kids provides serving size information and activities, including a fun and easy recipe.
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5 A Day and Corn ()
Produce for Better Health Foundation
This activity sheet for kids provides serving size information and activities, including a fun and easy recipe.
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282 KB
5 A Day and Sweet Potatoes ()
Produce for Better Health Foundation
This activity sheet for kids provides serving size information and activities, including a fun and easy recipe and how to grow sweet potatoes.
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106 KB
5 A Day and Zucchini ()
Produce for Better Health Foundation
This activity sheet for kids provides serving size information and activities, including a fun and easy recipe.
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118 KB
Child Care Recipes: Food for Health and Fun (1999)
USDA Child and Adult Care Food Program
Contains standardized recipes and kitchen tips that were developed for child care centers.
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Feeding Young Children (2002)
Colorado State University Cooperative Extension
Information is provided for caregivers on using dietary guidelines and the food guide pyramid to plan healthy meals, tips for feeding young children, and the nutrition facts food label.
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Information About Food Allergies for Schools and Parents (2002)
Community Health Services Department, Canada
This 15-page publication provides a guide to food allergies and intolerances in addition to a food allergy glossary.
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Menu Magic for Children (2002)
USDA
Provided in this 47-page booklet is information on the Child and Adult Care Food Program Meal Pattern requirements, meals and snacks, menu planning and grocery shopping tips, and tear out recipe cards.
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1238 KB
Preventing Illness in Child Care Settings (1999)
British Columbia Health Planning
Provided in this 27-page booklet is information on promoting health and hygiene in the child care setting (handwashing, diapering, food preparation, respiratory infections, immunizations), developing child care illness policies, and additional reading materials.
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95 KB
Youth Educational Activities ()
USDA
Several nutrition education activities on various topics are included on this USDA sponsored site.
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