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Title: Nibbles for Health: Nutrition Newsletters for Parents of Young Children

URL: http://www.fns.usda.gov/tn/Resources/nibbles.html

Language: English
Author and Contributors:
Publisher: USDA Food and Nutrition Service (2008)
Review Level: Informal review
Primary Content Area: Early Childhood
Content Type: General Information
Audience: General Public & Consumers; Parents
Categories:

Early Childhood: Nutrition and Diet: Dietary Guidelines
Early Childhood: Child Care Business Management: Parent-Provider Relations

Resource Type: Not an extension nor a land-grant developed resource
Keywords: nutrition, nutrition education, parents, child care center, child care nutrition programs, nutrition planning, nutrition activities
Description: Nibbles for Health was developed for child care center staff and parents of young children enrolled in child care centers. This kit offers child care center staff guidance on conducting discussions with parents in three "sharing sessions" and accompanying posters. Also contained in the kit are 41 reproducible newsletters that staff can provide to parents to address many of the challenges they face.
Ordering Info: download or available from state agencies overseeing Child and Adult Care Food Programs
Media Type: HTML
Resource Listed: August 23, 2005
Resource Last Updated: November 27, 2012