Nourishing Futures with Healthy Eating and Nutrition
Check out this page to learn more about the Promoting Healthy Eating and Nutrition for Head Start Children and Families campaign.
Nutrition
Good nutrition is an important part of a healthy lifestyle. Eating healthy foods helps pregnant women and children get the nutrients their bodies need to stay healthy, active, and strong. Health managers and program staff can explore resources to support healthy eating habits and find nutrition assistance information to share with families.
High-quality Nutrition Programming in the Field
Explore examples of what a comprehensive approach to nutrition and healthy eating can look like in Head Start settings, from urban New York to arctic Alaska.
One-time Supplemental Funds for Nutrition and Healthy Eating for Head Start Children and Families
Log Number: ACF-OHS-PI-25-02 | Issuance Date: 07/29/2025
Spotlighting Programs: A Panel Discussion on Exceptional Nutrition Service Delivery
In this webinar, OHS leaders spoke with exceptional Head Start programs who shared effective nutrition strategies and inspired others to promote healthy eating in their own communities.
Promoting Healthy Eating and Nutrition for Head Start Children and Families
Log Number: ACF-OHS-IM-25-03 | Issuance Date: 03-19-2025
Healthy Feeding from the Start for Expectant Families
Share this resource to help explain responsive feeding to expectant families. They can also learn about how it supports healthy eating practices for babies and young children.
Nutrition and Physical Activity
In this chapter of the Health Manager Orientation Guide, learn about the health manager’s role in helping programs meet the nutritional and physical activity needs of each child.
Obesity in Children
Childhood obesity increases the likelihood of adulthood obesity. Explore these tips for creating a positive eating environment and using movement as a learning tool.
Eating Well from the Ground Up
Good nutrition helps children grow, develop, and maintain a healthy weight. In this resource, find healthy eating strategies for families and staff.
Positive Food and Eating Environments
This video introduces strategies to create a positive eating environment. Use this information to help staff and families understand that mealtime is not just an eating event. It's a learning opportunity.