Young children need to develop healthy eating habits early in life. Children often model their behaviors after parents and caregivers, making positive role models especially important. Preschoolers grow and change rapidly—physically, mentally, and socially—and they need nutritious foods to support this development. Mealtimes and snack times provide valuable opportunities for children to learn sharing, communication, and social skills.
Breastfeeding Resources
- Banner Health Classes Support Groups and Events Search under Baby and Parent Classes for breast feeding classes
- La Leche League Helping mothers breastfeed
- Northern Colorado Breastfeeding Coalition Breastfeeding supports for parents, providers, workplaces, and venues.
- UCHealth Breastfeeding Basics Classes available for breast feeding support
Food Benefits
- Greeley-Evans District 6 Nutrition Supports overall wellness for school aged children through meals & education
- Healthy Plate – Weld County Classes for people with limited food budgets to learn to shop for and cook healthy meals
- Serve 6.8 Resource centers have food, clothing, financial assistance, pastoral care, budgeting helps, and employment assistance
- Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Families and individuals can receive a monthly benefit to buy healthy food
- WIC (Women, Infant & Children Supplemental Nutrition) Provides healthy food, education & breastfeeding support and referrals to health care
Parent education
- Childhood Obesity Prevention Resources to support children establish healthy habits
- Cooking Matters Resources for eating healthier, faster and more affordably
- Eat Right Nutrition and physical activity resources, tips and articles
- Healthy Heart and Minds UCHealth program for schools and families that supports heart health
- Kids Health Advice for parents on health behavior from prenatal to teen years
- Nutrition.gov Credible information to help make healthful eating choices
