Preschool & Elementary Kids
MyPlate for Children
USDA. Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion.
MyPlate materials and games for kids 6 to 11 years old.
MyPlate Blast Off GameUSDA. Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion.
Play the Blast Off! game where you can reach Planet Power by fueling your rocket with food and physical activity!
Track and Field GameUSDA. Food and Nutrition Service.
Throw a javelin and do the long jump to learn about healthy eating.
MyPlate for PreschoolersUSDA. The Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion.
MyPlate for Preschoolers can be used to customize a Food Plan for children 2 to 5 years of age.
Team Nutrition Garden Resources
USDA. Food and Nutrition Service. Team Nutrition
The USDA is offering these interactive and exploratory lessons as a creative way to connect school gardens with nutrition messages in the classroom, school cafeteria, and at home.
Especially for Moms. Recipes, videos, tips and factsheets
USDA. Food and Nutrition Service.
Recipes, videos, tips and factsheets just for you! Pick up ideas on ways to get your kids to try new foods, eat whole grains, fruits and vegetables, and low-fat milk and yogurt.
Alliance for a Healthier Generation: empowerMEAmerican Heart Association; Clinton Foundation.
Entertaining, interactive site with video clips, games and more. Designed to help kids make healthy food choices and keep active.
Fun Kids Games
Dairy Council of California
Play the MyPlate Match Game and discover how many food servings and how much physical activity you need every day. You can also play the BreakFAST and Jump To It Game to learn how to eat a healthy breakfast.
Helping Kids Fight Obesity: Best Online Info Sources (PDF | 778 KB)USDA. Agricultural Research Service.
Need trustworthy, up-to-date information on how to help kids avoid obesity? The resources on this list were selected by a registered dietitian as among the best.
Create Healthy, Active Celebrations (PDF | 4.85 MB)
USDA. Food and Nutrition Service.
Offers ideas to caregivers and parents for making healthy eating and physical activity part of special events and celebrations. Includes low-cost recipes, party themes, and tips on event planning. Part of the Eat Smart. Play Hard. program.
George Washington Carver Coloring and Activity BookUSDA. Office of Operations.
Learn about Dr. Carver's influence on farming and the food we eat. Contains pages to color, and games and puzzles to play.
SuperKids NutritionSuperKids Nutrition, Inc.
Provides nutrition tips and tools for children and families.
USDA Food Safety Mobile Coloring Book (PDF | 4 MB)USDA. Food Safety and Inspection Service.
Meet Thermy™ and other characters while you learn important food safety steps.
Children's Nutrition Research CenterUSDA. ARS. Children's Nutrition Research Center at Baylor College of Medicine
For dozens of topics on child nutrition and feeding, this site provides tips and answers to questions.
Healthy Snacks for Children
Center for Science in the Public Interest.
Find out how snacks can provide kids with healthy nutrition and learn which foods and beverages make the best snacks.
School LunchesNemours Foundation. KidsHealth.
Tips for making the most out of cafeteria and packed school lunches.
Life Threatening Food Allergies in School and Child Care Settings (PDF | 147 KB)British Columbia Ministry of Children and Families.
Provides practical information to help parents work with care providers, staff, and children regarding life-threatening food allergies. Includes sample letters to school officials and safe lunch ideas.
Helping Your Overweight Child
DHHS. NIH. NIDDK. Weight-control Information Network.
Discusses ways to help your child develop a good attitude about eating and physical activity, and how to get more help when needed. Also in PDF |2.2 MB.
Fuel Up to Play 60
National Dairy Council; National Football League; United States Department of Agriculture.
Fuel Up to Play 60 empowers youth to take action to improve nutrition and physical activity at their school and for their own health.
American Diabetes Association For Parents & KidsAmerican Diabetes Association.
For parents and children, this site has a wealth of information on diabetes management in kids and teens.
