Informed food choices and eating habits can strengthen overall health. Here are some ideas for you to try.
Our media partners have aired Highmark Healthy High 5 reports and other videos that highlight nutrition topics and provide tips on how to fight childhood obesity and provide children proper nutrition. See our Nutrition Videos page for links to the videos.
Learn more about some of the nutrition programs Highmark Healthy High 5 supports:
Children’s BMI Calculator
Want to learn more about your child’s BMI (Body Mass Index)? Go to the Children’s BMI Calculator.
fruitsandveggiesmatter.gov
Eat a Variety of Fruits & Vegetables Every Day — The CDC’s website that guides you to know how many fruits and vegetables you need every day. Every body is different. Enter your age, sex and level of physical activity to find the amount that’s right for you whether you are a child, teen or adult. Lots of suggested recipes.
heart.org
The American Heart Association’s national website provides lots of information on good nutrition and physical activity for the entire family.
diabetes.org
Have you just learned that your child has diabetes? Visit the American Diabetes Association website for a Guide to Raising a Child with Diabetes.
mealsmatter.org
Healthy meal planning made simple.
hp2010.nhlbihin.net
National Heart Lung and Blood Institute’s website featuring delicious healthy eating filled with recipes and nutritional content.
webmd.com
WebMD’s Health & Cooking section packed with recipes, the “best” and “worst” of snacks and foods in your pantry along with a host of recipes and information about the foods you eat.
womenshealth.gov
BodyWorks online is a recipe book that’s a toolkit for healthy teens and strong families. Time-saving tips and healthy choices are included along with ideas for breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks.
wholehealthmd.com
A team of leading board-certified doctors and specialists developed the best in complementary and alternative medicine on this site. The integrative medicine experts will guide you through a range of safe and effective options that will positively impact your health, including healing food for mind, body and soul.
mypyramid.gov
Interactive tools to get a personalized eating plan, or to plan and assess your food and physical activity choices based on the Dietary Guidelines for Americans on a website created by the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
cdc.gov
The Center for Disease Control (CDC) has developed a section on their website with information and links to a number of other sites that give you healthy recipes.
smallstep.gov
Smallstep is a site that helps kids, teens and adults making healthy eating choices simple and tasty. Recipes and guidance in taking small steps to make changes in your eating habits are given on the site.
See if there is a KidShape program near you.