Obesity is a problem with Indiana's children. Almost one third of children 5 years of age and younger have a body weight that is greater than 85% of their peers. Half of those children are considered obese and are at a great risk for health and self-esteem problems later in life.
Here are some links and a document to help you plan meals and activities that will help to avoid increasing risks for childhood obesity.
- My plate
- Nutrition and physical activity self-assessment for child care
- Eat right for kids
- Farm to preschool guide
- Centers for Disease Control
- Jump IN
- Lets move!
- Nemours best practices for physical activity
You can also find support for healthy meal planning from participating in the Child and Adult Care Food Program which is a program of the Indiana Department of Education.