
HEALTHY EATING ACTIVE LIVING

HEAL is here to support our community in finding resources to help leading healthy and active lives. If you have questions or want to learn more please check in with Madelene McCann at 415.491.5784 or email at madelene@mc3.org
RESOURCES

NUTRITION
Nemours Best Practices for Healthy Eating
Nemours is a nonprofit pediatric health system dedicated to:
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life-changing medical care and research.
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helping kids grow up healthy.
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advocating for kids nationally.
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training tomorrow’s pediatric experts.
The Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) is a federal program that provides reimbursements for nutritious meals and snacks to eligible children and adults who are enrolled for care at participating child care centers, day care homes, and adult day care centers.
Recipe source for local veggies, Low coast meals, and translated options in easy search.
Recipes and information to inspire families and communities to understand the connection between food and overall health.
LIFESTYLE
Children's Environmental Health Network
Eco-Healthy Child Care® (EHCC) is a national program that partners with child care professionals to eliminate environmental health hazards found in or around child care facilities. These hazards can adversely impact children’s health.
Santa Cruz based Nonprofit LIFE LAB cultivates children's love of learning, healthy food, and nature through garden-based education.
Healthy Futures
Giving early care and education providers the tools to help children get a healthy start.
Our mission is to create opportunities for kids to play, learn, and grow through gardening, engaging their natural curiosity and wonder.
Activities, resources, print outs and more with HOTM educational corner.
PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES
website is committed to the attainment of optimal physical, mental, and social health and well-being for all infants, children, adolescents, and young adults.
Whether you're looking for general information related to child health or for more specific guidance on parenting issues, you've come to the right place.
Color Me Healthy is a program developed to reach children ages four and five with fun, interactive learning opportunities on physical activity and healthy eating.
It is designed to stimulate all of the senses of young children: touch, smell, sight, sound, and, of course, taste. Through the use of color, music, and exploration of the senses, Color Me Healthy teaches children that healthy food and physical activity are fun.
Youtube page
movement and song!