Healthy food access resources

Cooking and eating healthy, beautiful food is a big part of what makes us happy, and everyone, at any age, can and should fully enjoy this part of life. But our nutritional needs change as we get older. Making gradual changes is easy. That’s where this guide comes in.

One in three children in the U.S. is overweight or obese. As people become more aware of this crisis, many promising efforts are being launched to reverse the trend. One area of focus is improving the nutritional quality of school food—not a simple task. But, with the health of the next generation at stake, it’s one that cannot be ignored. Read the report.

As parents and caregivers, we want our children to be healthy and thrive. Making sure they’re eating nutritious foods and getting plenty of physical activity are two key ways to help them grow up strong and happy. Read more.

It’s not enough to raise awareness, or simply give kids information or special activities. The nutritious food and physical activity that keep kids at a healthy weight have to be part of their everyday environment; an integrated part of how they live their lives. Healthy choices have to be the only options at every point in a child’s day. Read the report.

Healthier eating habits are critical to the health outcomes of children. Since children spend so much of their young lives in the classroom, it’s only natural that people look to the schools to help shape this important life skill. Here are some tips on moving towards healthier school meals.