Sanford Health

Children and Nutrition

Proper childhood nutrition can reinforce eating habits that contribute to children’s overall well being. These habits reinforce a healthy lifestyle that impacts one’s life from childhood to adulthood. Sanford Children’s is committed to children and their development of healthy lifestyle habits. As the community outreach arm of Sanford Children’s, CHILD Services’ staff is able to connect the many resources of Sanford Children’s and the community together to meet the needs of children and families. Through services and information, trained staff are available to assist parents, child care providers and early childhood teachers in obtaining information on children and nutrition.

To access services contact us at (605) 333-0698 or email childsrv@sanfordhealth.org.

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	Additional Information - USDA	9/16/08
	How can the Child & Adult Care Food Program Help Me?
	Child and Adult Care Food Program	9/16/08
	(CACFP) is a federal program of the Food and Nutrition Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) that provides healthy meals and snacks to children and adults receiving day care.
	Growing Healthy Incentive Program for Child Care Providers	9/22/08
	Through this program your facility can earn points that can be redeemed for Growing Healthy prizes.
	Kids Health Website	9/22/08
	Sanford Children's is an education partner with Kids Health.

	Cooking with Kids	7/28/08
	The kitchen can be a fascinating place for young children. They see grown-ups working briskly in there, watch the steam rise from pots on the stove, and smell what's on the menu that night.
	Family Meals	7/28/08
	Shared family meals are more likely to be nutritious, and kids who eat regularly with their families are less likely to snack on unhealthy foods and more likely to eat fruits, vegetables, and whole grains.
	Healthy Eating	7/28/08
	Good nutrition and a balanced diet help kids grow up healthy.
	How Can Families Be Healthier	7/28/08
	Involving the whole family is the best way to promote better eating habits and healthy activities for your children.

	Books Available at the Mutch Women's Health Library	10/21/09
	Early Childhood Brochures	12/27/11
	Watch Me Grow Developmental Checklists	1/31/12

Sanford Health

Children and Nutrition

Children and Nutrition » Services

Children and Nutrition » Classes & Events

Children and Nutrition » Articles

Children and Nutrition » Publications

	Child Care Provider Classes	9/22/08
	The “Healthy Kids Child Care Curriculum” is a series of 4 classes that help educate child care providers on the importance of promoting movement and healthy eating habits in the children they care for.