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5-A-Day for Better Health Recipes

Recipes that promote fruit and vegetables, are low in fat and cholesterol, use whole grains, and use little salt and sugar
http://apps.nccd.cdc.gov/dnparecipe/recipesearch.aspx

5-A-Day Fruit and Vegetable of the Month

Each month a fruit and vegetable are featured with nutritional information, tips on how to prepare them and great tasting recipes.
http://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/dnpa/5aday/month/index.htm

5-A-Day With 5 Kids A Day

Parents can help their kids eat right and boost their own healthy eating habits with quick pointers on the most kid-friendly fruit and vegetable recipes and preparation techniques.
http://www.fruitsandveggiesmatter.gov/qa/index.html

Building Blocks for Fun and Healthy Meals

Information about the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) meal requirements, advice on how to serve high- quality meals and snacks, menu planning, nutrition education ideas and tips, and much more
http://www.fns.usda.gov/tn/Resources/buildingblocks.html

Child Care Recipes

Recipes for great tasting, nutritious meals that young children will love
http://www.fns.usda.gov/cnd/Care/Publications/centerrecipes.htm

Food Buying Guide for Child Nutrition Programs

Guide to help providers or their purchasing agents buy the right amount and type of food
http://schoolmeals.nal.usda.gov/FBG/buyingguide.html

Healthier U.S.Gov

Information to help Americans choose healthier lifestyles
http://www.healthierus.gov/

Menu Magic for Children: Menu Planning Guide for Child Care Homes

Information about the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) Meal Pattern requirements, serving quality meals and snacks, and tips on menu planning and grocery shopping
http://www.fns.usda.gov/tn/Resources/menumagic.html

The Childcare Nutrition Resource System

Recipes, resources, and information on preparing nutrition meals and food safety
http://www.nal.usda.gov/childcare/index.html

Pre-School

5-A-Day for Better Health Recipes

Recipes that promote fruit and vegetables, are low in fat and cholesterol, use whole grains, and use little salt and sugar
http://apps.nccd.cdc.gov/dnparecipe/recipesearch.aspx

5-A-Day Fruit and Vegetable of the Month

Each month a fruit and vegetable are featured with nutritional information, tips on how to prepare them and great tasting recipes.
http://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/dnpa/5aday/month/index.htm

5-A-Day With 5 Kids A Day

Building Blocks for Fun and Healthy Meals

Child Care Recipes

Recipes for great tasting, nutritious meals that young children will love
http://www.fns.usda.gov/cnd/Care/Publications/centerrecipes.htm

Food Buying Guide for Child Nutrition Programs

Guide to help providers or their purchasing agents buy the right amount and type of food
http://schoolmeals.nal.usda.gov/FBG/buyingguide.html

Fruits & Vegetables Galore

USDA’s tool for school food service professionals that contains tips on planning, purchasing, protecting, preparing, presenting, and promoting fruits and vegetables
http://www.fns.usda.gov/tn/Resources/fv_galore.html

Healthier U.S.Gov

Information to help Americans choose healthier lifestyles
http://www.healthierus.gov/

Kids’ Health en Español para Niños

Recetas para niños organizadas en forma de lista por necesidades alimenticias especiales
http://www.kidshealth.org/kid/en_espanol/index.html

Kids’ Health for Kids

Recipes for kids organized and listed by special dietary needs
http://www.kidshealth.org/kid/recipes/index.html

Menu Magic for Children: Menu Planning Guide for Child Care Homes

The Childcare Nutrition Resource System

Recipes, resources, and information on preparing nutrition meals and food safety
http://www.nal.usda.gov/childcare/index.html

School Age

5-A-Day for Better Health Recipes

Recipes that promote fruit and vegetables, are low in fat and cholesterol, use whole grains, and use little salt and sugar
http://apps.nccd.cdc.gov/dnparecipe/recipesearch.aspx

5-A-Day Fruit and Vegetable of the Month

Each month a fruit and vegetable are featured with nutritional information, tips on how to prepare them and great tasting recipes.
http://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/dnpa/5aday/month/index.htm

5-A-Day With 5 Kids A Day

After School Snack: Cycle Menus

Two four-week cycle menus that help providers start serving healthy snacks that children will enjoy
http://www.fns.usda.gov/cnd/menu/cyclemenu.htm

Building Blocks for Fun and Healthy Meals

Child Care Recipes

Recipes for great tasting, nutritious meals that young children will love
http://www.fns.usda.gov/cnd/Care/Publications/centerrecipes.htm

Food Buying Guide for Child Nutrition Programs

Guide to help providers or their purchasing agents buy the right amount and type of food
http://schoolmeals.nal.usda.gov/FBG/buyingguide.html

Fruits & Vegetables Galore

Healthier U.S.Gov

Information to help Americans choose healthier lifestyles
http://www.healthierus.gov/

Kidnetic

Interactive Web site featuring healthy recipes, fun games, information about how your body works and information for parents
http://www.kidnetic.com/

Kids’ Health en Español para Niños

Recetas para niños organizadas en forma de lista por necesidades alimenticias especiales
http://www.kidshealth.org/kid/en_espanol/index.html

Kids’ Health for Kids

Recipes for kids organized and listed by special dietary needs
http://www.kidshealth.org/kid/recipes/index.html

Menu Magic for Children: Menu Planning Guide for Child Care Homes

The Childcare Nutrition Resource System

Recipes, resources, and information on preparing nutrition meals and food safety
http://www.nal.usda.gov/childcare/index.html

All

Food Guide Pyramid for Young Children

The Food Guide Pyramid for Young Children is an adaptation of the original Food Guide Pyramid designed to simplify educational messages and focus on young children's food preferences and nutritional requirements.
http://www.cnpp.usda.gov/FGP4Children.htm

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