Parents/guardians and students can click on the link for easy online access to both local and national resources from which to learn about health, wellness, and nutrition.
Information on current hunger-relief resources and emergency food providers in Montgomery County
Information on current hunger-relief resources and emergency food providers in Montgomery County
Information for Maryland families on eating right and being active—focus on local community events and resources
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) information on the health benefits of eating fruits and vegetables.
National Dairy Council information and a variety of interactive tools on nutrition, health, and wellness for parents, children, and teachers
Maryland State Department of Education: Take 15 for the Health of ItPractical tools for parents to help children develop good eating habits, enjoy physical activity, and deal with sensitive issues such as body image and drug and alcohol use
Tip sheets and a yearly calendar of daily activities that parents can do with their children to teach healthy habits
Links to a wealth of information from across federal government agencies on nutrition, food facts, healthy eating, physical activity, and food safety
Information and resources to assist parents on food wellness policies, healthy recipes, nutrition education, and school meal facts
These websites provide a variety of information and recipes on vegetarian nutrition and eating for adults and children.
A great resource for teachers looking for a fun way to teach children about the importance of eating fruits and vegetables. Complete lesson plans, crossword puzzles, coloring pages, and music/songs are available.
A comprehensive overview of former First Lady Michelle Obama’s initiative “Let’s Move,” which focuses on reducing childhood obesity by incorporating healthy eating, physical activity, and family and community support and involvement.
Features interactive games, activity sheets, videos, songs, recipes, and more for children.
A variety of interactive games and activities for children to play and learn about healthy eating and physical activity.