Nutrition

As parents, you are the most influencial person in a child's life.  That is why it is important that parents are teaching children healthy eating habits and making good food choices. 

Did you know that:

• The number of overweight children has nearly doubled in the last decade. One out of four children is overweight or at risk for becoming overweight.

• Sixty-one percent of overweight children ages 5 to 10 have one or more heart disease risk factors.

• Type II diabetes, once considered an adult disease, is becoming more common in overweight children.

At Nutrition Explorations you will find resources specifically for parents to work good nutrition into your busy lifestyles.  You will find recipes, information from nutrition experts, helpful tips and more.  Explore the world of nutrition and learn about making healthy food choices for your family! 

Learn about the different food groups and how to make smart choices in the foods you eat at MyPyramid.gov.  You can also track what you eat using the My Pyramid Tracker.  

5 A Day The Color Way  has resources on increasing fruits and vegetable intake so that your family will be eating the right amounts.  You will also find healthy fruit and vegetable recipes, and learn new ideas for eating fruits and vegetables. 

The Kentucky Department of Education, Division of Nutrition and Health Services is not only focused on resources for teachers.  They also have plenty of links to nutrition information parents.   

Don't forget about proper nutrition for those newborns!  Breastfeeding your baby is very good for you and your new child. Learn more about the benefits of breastfeeding and find answers to your questions from the Kentucky Department for Public Health.