Parents and Caregivers
Be a healthy role model!
As a parent, demonstrating healthy habits can inspire your children to model their follow your lead with lifelong healthy decision making. Eat fruits and vegetables, limit recreational screen time, participate in physical activity and drink water to create a healthy home environment with the help of our 5-2-1-0 Healthy Choices Count! resources!
5 servings of fruits and vegetables every day
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Spend Smart. Eat Smart. Healthy recipes and savvy shopping tips.
Healthy shopping on a budget: Use this document to lower you grocery bill
Eating healthy at convenience stores
Tips to pick a better fast food option
Tips for eating fruits and veggies year round
Tips to eat healthy and stick to a tight grocery budget
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Healthy brown bag lunches: different recipe for every day of the week
Getting to know fiber: easy tips for boosting your fiber intake
Iowa Seasonal Food Guide: simple guide to purchase in season fruits and vegetables
Kid-friendly snacks: quick and healthy snacks for energy
How to address eating problems in children with I/DD
Kid-friendly Recipes to Eat More Fruits and Vegetables (English/Spanish)
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