Where can I find information about nutrition, fitness, or obesity prevention for children?
Question
Where can I find information about nutrition, fitness, or obesity prevention for children?
Answer
The National Child Care Information and Technical Assistance Center (NCCIC), a service of the Child Care Bureau, has created Fit Source, an online tool for child care providers. Fit Source offers information about children’s health and nutrition and includes games and activities, resources for parents, curricula and lesson plans, and information about health-related funding strategies. Fit Source is available on the Web at http://fitsource.nccic.acf.hhs.gov/fitsource/. You can also contact NCCIC at the following:
National Child Care Information and Technical Assistance Center A Service of the Child Care Bureau 10530 Rosehaven Street, Suite 400 Fairfax, VA 22030 Website: http://nccic.acf.hhs.gov Email: info@nccic.org Toll-free: 800-616-2242 Fax: 800-716-2242 TTY: 800-516-2242