BODYWORKS- A program designed to help parents and caregivers of young adolescent girls (ages 9 to 13) improve family eating and activity habits. Using the Body Works Toolkit, the program focuses on parents as role models and provides them with hands-on tools to make small, specific behavior changes to prevent obesity and help maintain a healthy weight.
“Cooking Matters”- Healthy recipes for kids and families
Healthy Eating, Active Communities: (HEAC)
- to improve the food and physical activity environments of school-age children and to create momentum for widespread changes in the policies and practices to prevent childhood obesity.
KidsHealth -
Health information including nutrition, cooking recipes, etc for parents and kids.
First 5 LA
Resources for Parents -
Information and Help for parents by First 5 in LA.
Bayor College of Medicine, Children's
Nutrition Resource Center, Nutrition Resource Materials
Los Angeles County Department of Public Health, Nutrition Programs
MyPyramid.gov - Steps to a Healthier U - Nutrition information, recommended daily calorie intakes for different foods and interactive computer games.
Creating Demands for Fruits and Veggies - Resource for fruit and vegetable marketing and education. Administers of the "Fruits and Vegetables: More Matters" campaign
Fruits & Veggies More Matters - Resource for fruit and vegetable marketing and education. Administers of the "Fruits and Vegetables: More Matters" campaign
Eat Smart, Play Hard Healthy Lifestyle - Developed by USDA, help families learn healthy eating tips.