Kick Start Eat Smart Resources for Parents

The expert doctors, researchers, and health practitioners of Kaiser Permanente have addressed an array of issues related to to the health of your child. Below you will find important links to information about children's lifestyle, nutrition, and overall health.

Active Living / Fitness

Keeping Kids Fit and Healthy

Lack of physical activity is contributing to higher rates of childhood obesity, which increases the risk of diabetes, heart disease, and other health problems. By enjoying physical activities together with your children, you'll encourage them to develop a lifelong healthy habit.

Healthy Weight Tips for Parents

The number of overweight children in this country has doubled since 1980. This is mainly due to unhealthy eating habits and not enough exercise. Helping your kids be physically active and eat well can prevent weight problems from developing or getting worse.

Healthy Eating / Nutrition

Healthy Eating Made Easy

Eating healthfully doesn't have to be hard. But if you've never thought much about what you eat, making changes can be challenging at first. So start by making small and simple changes—one at a time. As your eating habits evolve, notice how your body feels. You should find you have more energy and feel better overall.

Recipes

Healthy food for you and your child to make and enjoy together.

Snacks or Small Foods That Pack a Punch

Did you know that ounce for ounce blueberries contain more antioxidants that any other fruit or vegetable? There are many foods that contain an amazing amount of certain vitamins, minerals, or fiber for their size.

Children’s Health

Childhood Obesity: What Families Can Do Together

Did you know that over the past 20 years, childhood obesity in the United States has:

Children’s Health: Healthy Habits Checklist

You play an important role in helping your children develop healthy habits while they're young. Here are a few things to remember as a model of healthy behavior.