Nutrtion, Obesity and Physical Activity (NOPA) Program
These fun activities encourage your children to touch, smell, feel and taste new fruits and vegetables. Introducing your children to fruits and vegetables early helps them develop healthy eating habits. Try each of the activities below and help your children find new favorite foods!
Squash
There are many easy ways to work squash into your meal, and it tastes great! Try each of the recipes at the end of the video and let us know which is your favorite.
Story Time: Lainy's Polite Bite by Emma J Fogt
Is your child afraid to try new foods? Lainy Ladybug uses a “polite bite” when trying foods she is afraid of.
Lainy's Polite Bite is written by Emma J Fogt, illustrated by Lori B Wicks and published by eWomen Wellness.
Peaches
Peaches make a perfect sweet and healthy treat for you and your child. Follow along and learn how this fuzzy fruit grows and what makes peaches so yummy!
Spinach
Do you know where spinach comes from? It comes from the garden! Learn how you and your children can plant your own spinach and add it to your next meal.
Sweet Potatoes
Sweet potatoes are a tasty treat that grows in the soil. Be sure to wash them well before putting them in a recipe.