A Healthy START for Tiny Tots, 50/Package

Based on the MyPlate initiative, colorful four page handout educates parents and caregivers on feeding children ages 2 to 5 about the importance of eating a variety of healthy foods and being physically active. Includes ideas on teaching healthy eating habits, recommendations for daily food intake, tips for keeping children active, and much more. Package of 50 handouts (11" x 17" folds to 8-1/2" x 11").

Page 1: The food groups and the power of nutrients.

Page 2: Super snack ideas, powerful parent tips, the importance of eating family meals and food safety.

Page 3: S.T.A.R.T. concept, S - Solid fats and added sugars provide NO nutritional value T - Try to make half your plate fruits and vegetable A - Avoid oversized portions R - Refresh with water T - Track your sodium. Daily food groups amounts by age with examples of food and serving sizes.

Page 4: Easy-to-understand Energy In, Energy Out (E.I.E.O.) theory.