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.
Landmark federal funding from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services aims to transform healthy eating habits for the next generation of children.
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.
Check out this page to learn more about the Promoting Healthy Eating and Nutrition for Head Start Children and Families campaign.
Log Number: ACF-OHS-PI-25-02 | Issuance Date: 07/29/2025
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.
In March 2025, ACF-OHS-IM-25-03 Promoting Healthy Eating and Nutrition for Head Start Children and Families was released. This webinar explores the guidance and tips for promoting healthy eating and nutrition.
Log Number: ACF-OHS-IM-25-03 | Issuance Date: 03-19-2025
Home visitors and others who work with families can use this resource to share information about responsive feeding, help families set up a positive eating environment, and look for responsive feeding behaviors.
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.
Setting up mealtimes as a chance to learn builds a child’s health, development, and social skills. Learn how positive eating environments, responsive feeding, and family style dining help form lifelong good habits.