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Nutrition Education Resources

Welcome to the nutrition education resources section of the Nutrition Services Branch. On this page, you will find a multitude of materials that can be used with North Carolina families participating in WIC, CACFP and the SFSP. For many of these resources, there are both English and Spanish versions. Items are grouped based on the intended audience.

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Preconceptional, Prenatal and Postpartum Nutrition Education

Breastfeeding Food Package Hospital Staff Handout (PDF, 1.1 MB) | Volantes para el personal del hospital sobre el paquete de alimentos durante la lactancia (PDF, 1.1 MB): Breastfeeding moms learn how WIC can provide them with healthy food and breastfeeding support (Audience: Postpartum women).
Breastfeeding Food Package Participant Brochure (PDF, 1.5 MB) | Folleto para las participantes sobre el paquete de alimentos durante la lactancia (PDF, 1.7 MB): Pregnant women and moms learn about the size of the WIC food package for mom and baby for one month based on fully breastfeeding, partially breastfeeding, or fully formula feeding (Audience: Pregnant and postpartum women).
Breastfeeding Food Package Poster (PDF, 1 MB) | Póster de paquete de alimentos durante la lactancia (PDF, 1 MB): Pregnant women and moms learn how fully breastfeeding moms get the best WIC food package (Audience: Pregnant and postpartum women).
Breastfeeding Food Package Support Staff Handout (English/Spanish) (PDF, 1 MB): Pregnant women and moms learn about the size of the WIC food package for mom and baby for one month based on fully breastfeeding, partially breastfeeding, or fully formula feeding (Audience: Pregnant and postpartum women).
Bringing Baby Home (PDF, 2.1 MB) | Bienvenido a casa bebé (PDF, 2.3 MB): Postpartum women learn about feeding newborns, understanding their signals, and finding ways to soothe them.
Eating for Two (PDF, 1 MB) | Comiendo Por Dos (PDF, 1 MB): Pregnant women learn about recommended prenatal weight gain based on pre-pregnancy weight (Audience: Pregnant women).
Taking Care of Me (PDF, 7.1 MB) | Mujer Total (PDF, 2 MB): Moms learn strategies to meet their physical and emotional needs while caring for infants (Audience: Postpartum women).
Tips for a Healthy Pregnancy (PDF, 606 KB) | Consejos para un embarazo sano (PDF, 735 KB): Pregnant women learn about WIC, prenatal care and nutrition needs during pregnancy (Audience: Pregnant women).

Breastfeeding Peer Counselor Program

Making a Difference for WIC Families (PDF, 751 KB) | Haciendo la diferencia para las familias del programa WIC (PDF, 776 KB): Pregnant women and new moms learn about the WIC Breastfeeding Peer Counselor Program (Audience: Pregnant and postpartum women).

Infant Nutrition Education

Am I Ready for a Spoon? (PDF, 597 KB) | ¿Estoy listo para usar una cuchara? (PDF, 596 KB): Caregivers learn about baby's signs of readiness for starting solid foods (Audience: Caregivers of infants 4 to 6 months of age).
Development of Infant Feeding Skills (PDF, 866 KB): Caregivers learn about appropriate foods for infants based on age and feeding skills (Audience: Caregivers of infants birth to 1 year).
Help Me Be Healthy: Birth to 6 months (PDF, 681 KB) | Ayúdame a permanecer sano: Del nacimiento a los 6 meses (PDF, 734 KB): Caregivers learn about baby's signs of hunger and fullness, feeding frequency based on age (Audience: Caregivers of infants birth to 6 months).
Help Me Be Healthy: 6 to 12 months (PDF, 752 KB) | Ayúdame a permanecer sano: De 6 a 12 meses (PDF, 692 KB): Caregivers learn about introducing solid foods, choosing healthy foods, and drinking from a cup (Audience: Caregivers of infants 6 months to 1 year).
How to Make Formula for Your Baby (PDF, 668 KB) | ¡Cómo preparar la fórmula para su bebé! (PDF, 670 KB): Caregivers learn appropriate techniques for preparing infant formula (Audience: Caregivers of infants birth to 1 year).
Let’s Eat (PDF, 1.6 MB) | A comer (PDF, 1.6 MB): Caregivers learn about appropriate foods for infants based on age and feeding skills.
Out and About (PDF, 2.2 MB) | De paseo (PDF, 1.5 MB): Caregivers learn about going out with a baby, returning to work or school, and choosing childcare.
Plan Ahead When Feeding With Formula (English/Spanish) (6 MB): Caregivers learn strategies to budget for formula expenses when infants reach six months of age (Audience: Caregivers of infants birth to 1 year).
Weaning To A Cup (PDF, 928 KB): Caregivers learn the benefits of weaning to a cup and tips for successful weaning (Audience: Caregivers of children 6 months to 2 years).

Preschool Nutrition Education

Help Me Be Healthy: 1 to 1½ years (PDF, 646 KB) | ¡Ayúdame a ser saludable! De 1 a 1½ Años de Edad (PDF, 746 KB): Caregivers learn about feeding toddlers, food groups, meal ideas, and dental health (Audience: Caregivers of children 1 to 1½ years).
Help Me Be Healthy: 1½ to 2 years (PDF, 638 KB) | ¡Ayúdame a ser saludable! De 1½ a 2 Años de Edad (PDF, 730 KB): Caregivers learn about introducing new foods, food groups, dental health, and skill development (Audience: Caregivers of children 1½ to 2 years).
Help Me Be Healthy: 2 to 2½ years (PDF, 654 KB) | ¡Ayúdame a ser saludable! De 2 a 2½ Años de Edad (PDF, 744 KB): Caregivers learn about food groups, meal ideas, and setting limits with children (Audience: Caregivers of children 2 to 2½ years).
Help Me Be Healthy: 2½ to 3 years (PDF, 623 KB) | ¡Ayúdame a ser saludable! De 2½ a 3 Años de Edad (PDF, 715 KB): Caregivers learn about food groups, importance of play, dental health, and skill development (Audience: Caregivers of children 2½ to 3 years).
Help Me Be Healthy: 3 to 3½ years (PDF, 659 KB) | ¡Ayúdame a ser saludable! De 3 a 3½ Años de Edad (PDF, 739 KB): Caregivers learn about food groups, meal ideas that involve preschooler's help, and dental health (Audience: Caregivers of children 3 to 3½ years).
Help Me Be Healthy: 3½ to 4 years (PDF, 634 KB) | ¡Ayúdame a ser saludable! De 3½ a 4 Años de Edad (PDF, 720 KB): Caregivers learn about food groups, healthy snacks, and teaching children about food (Audience: Caregivers of children 3½ to 4 years).
Help Me Be Healthy: 4 to 4½ years (PDF, 630 KB) | ¡Ayúdame a ser saludable! De 4 a 4½ Años de Edad (PDF, 718 KB): Caregivers learn about food groups, meal ideas, and ways to keep children physically active (Audience: Caregivers of children 4 to 4½ years).
Help Me Be Healthy: 4½ to 5 years (PDF, 648 KB) | ¡Ayúdame a ser saludable! De 4½ a 5 Años de Edad (PDF, 736 KB): Caregivers learn about food groups and the importance of both breakfast and physical activity (Audience: Caregivers of children 4½ to 5 years).
Kids ESMM Bulletin Boards - Child care providers can use the following bulletin boards in child care facilities to promote nutrition.
- Bulletin Board Printing Instructions (PDF, 616 KB)
- Whole Grains
  - PDF (1 MB)
  - PUB (2 MB)
  - Attachment Files (PDF, 1.85 MB)
- Proteins
  - PDF (990 KB)
  - PUB (3.5 MB)
  - Attachment Files (PDF, 2.2 MB)
- Vegetables
  - PDF (1.6 MB)
  - PUB (5.8 MB)
  - Attachment Files (PDF, 1.9 MB)
- Physical Activity
  - PDF (2.8 MB)
  - PUB (5 MB)
  - Attachment Files (1.9 MB)
Kids ESMM Standards for Child Care
- Nutrition Standards for Child Care (PDF, 542 KB)
- Physical Activity Standards for Child Care (670 KB)
Kids ESMM Tips for Childcare Providers
- Keep Children Active (PDF, 344 KB): Providers learn about keeping children physically active in child care.
- Eating More Fruits and Veggies (PDF, 338 KB): Providers learn about some easy ways to increase fruit and vegetable consumption in child care.
- Picky Eating (PDF, 333 KB): Providers learn about ways to assist picky eaters in child care.
- Rewarding Children (PDF, 345 KB): Providers learn about appropriate ways to reward children.
- Drinking Water (PDF, 459 KB): Providers learn about ways to increase water consumption in child care.
Kids ESMM Tips for Families
- Keep Children Active (PDF, 348 KB)
- Eating More Fruits and Veggies (PDF, 337 KB): Families learn about some easy ways to increase fruit and vegetable consumption.
- Picky Eating (PDF, 309 KB): Families learn about ways to assist picky eaters.
- Rewarding Your Child (PDF, 329 KB): Families learn about appropriate ways to reward children.
- Drinking Water (PDF, 448 KB): Families learn about ways to increase water consumption.
Lead Poisoning: How to Keep Your Family Safe (PDF, 922 KB) | Envenenamiento con plomo: Cómo proteger a su familia (PDF, 908 KB): Caregivers learn about sources of lead, harmful effects, and strategies to prevent lead poisoning (Audience: Caregivers of children birth to 5 years).

General Nutrition Education

Children in the Kitchen (English/Spanish) (1 MB): Families learn strategies for engaging young children in food preparation (Audience: Families with young children).
Choosing Foods with Iron (PDF, 743 KB) | Selección de alimentos con hierro (PDF, 763 KB): Families learn about the role of iron, food sources of iron, and ways to increase iron in the diet (Audience: Families).
Choosing More Fruits and Vegetables (PDF, 935 KB): Families learn strategies to increase fruit and vegetable intake - includes stir-fry recipe (Audience: Families).
Fast Food Survival Guide (PDF, 774 KB): Families learn about healthier fast food options - includes oven fries recipe (Audience: Families).
First Years in the First State: Improving Nutrition and Physical Activity Quality in Delaware Child Care (PDF, 1.77 MB): Child care providers can use this great menu planning tool with a 16 week cycle menu and recipes.
Fruit and Veggie Quantity Cookbook (PDF, 650 KB): Child care providers and families will enjoy these healthy recipes that provide at least one-half cup of fruits or vegetables in each portion.
Making Smart Breakfast Choices (PDF, 744 KB): Families learn healthy breakfast combinations which include a grain, a protein, and a fruit (Audience: Families).
Making Smart Drink Choices (PDF, 912 KB) | Cómo elegir bebidas saludables (PDF, 735 KB): Families learn about smart drink choices such as milk, juice, and water - includes smoothie recipe (Audience: Families).
Shopping for Seasonal Produce (English/Spanish) (PDF, 2.8 MB): Families learn strategies for saving money and selecting quality produce (Audience: Families).
Simple Solutions to Help You and Your Family Watch Less Television (PDF, 877 KB): Families learn strategies to decrease TV viewing and increase family time (Audience: Families).
1% Milk (1.1 MB) | Leche con 1% de grasa (PDF, 1.2 MB): Families learn strategies for buying, storing, and enjoying 1% milk - includes a recipe (Audience: Families).
Apples (PDF, 1.2 MB) | Manzanas (PDF, 991 KB): Families learn strategies for buying, storing, and enjoying apples - includes a recipe (Audience: Families).
Blueberries (PDF, 1 MB) | Arándanos (PDF, 1.35 MB): Families learn strategies for buying, storing, and enjoying blueberries - includes a recipe (Audience: Families).
Brown Rice (PDF, 973 KB) | Arroz Integral (1 MB): Families learn strategies for buying, storing, and enjoying brown rice - includes a recipe (Audience: Families).
Canned Salmon (PDF, 987 KB) | Salmón Enlatado (PDF, 962 KB): Families learn strategies for buying, storing, and enjoying canned salmon - includes a recipe (Audience: Families).
Canned Tuna (PDF, 981 KB) | Atún Enlatado (PDF, 957 KB): Families learn strategies for buying, storing, and enjoying canned tuna - includes a recipe (Audience: Families).
Corn (PDF, 1.4 MB) | Maíz (PDF, 984 KB): Families learn strategies for buying, storing, and enjoying corn - includes a recipe (Audience: Families).
Dry and Canned Beans (PDF, 1 MB) | Frijoles Secos y Enlatados (PDF, 1 MB): Families learn strategies for buying, storing, and enjoying dry and canned beans - includes a recipe (Audience: Families).
Dry Peas (1 MB) | Chícharos Secos (1 MB): Families learn strategies for buying, storing, and enjoying dry peas - includes a recipe (Audience: Families).
Eggs (PDF, 966 KB) | Huevos (PDF, 949 KB): Families learn strategies for buying, storing, and enjoying eggs - includes a recipe (Audience: Families).
Fit Families (PDF, 1.1 MB) | Familias Sanas (PDF, 1.1 MB): Families learn about physical activity for infants, toddlers and young children. (Audience: Families with young children).
Greens (PDF, 1.38 MB) | Verduras de Hoja Verde (PDF, 989 KB): Families learn strategies for buying, storing, and enjoying greens - includes a recipe (Audience: Families).
Lentils (1 MB) | Lentejas (1 MB): Families learn strategies for buying, storing, and enjoying lentils - includes a recipe (Audience: Families).
Peaches (1 MB) | Duraznos (PDF, 996 KB): Families learn strategies for buying, storing, and enjoying peaches - includes a recipe (Audience: Families).
Soft-corn Tortillas (PDF, 974 KB) | Tortillas de Maíz Suaves (PDF, 1 MB): Families learn strategies for buying, storing, and enjoying soft-corn tortillas - includes a recipe (Audience: Families).
Strawberries (PDF, 1 MB) | Fresas (PDF, 986 KB): Families learn strategies for buying, storing, and enjoying strawberries - includes a recipe (Audience: Families).
Summer Squash (PDF, 1.4 MB) | Calabaza de Verano (PDF, 985 KB): Families learn strategies for buying, storing, and enjoying summer squash - includes a recipe (Audience: Families).
Sweet Potatoes (PDF, 1.4 MB) | Camotes (PDF, 1.35 MB): Families learn strategies for buying, storing, and enjoying sweet potatoes - includes a recipe (Audience: Families).
Tofu (PDF, 940 KB) | Tofu (PDF, 945 KB): Families learn strategies for buying, storing, and enjoying tofu - includes a recipe (Audience: Families).
Tomatoes (PDF, 1.4 MB) | Tomates (PDF, 982 KB): Families learn strategies for buying, storing, and enjoying tomatoes - includes a recipe (Audience: Families).
Watermelon (PDF, 1 MB) | Sandía (PDF, 983 KB): Families learn strategies for buying, storing, and enjoying watermelon - includes a recipe (Audience: Families).
Whole-grain Cereals (PDF, 1.3 MB) | Cereal de Granos Enteros (PDF, 1.4 MB): Families learn strategies for buying, storing, and enjoying whole-grain cereals - includes a recipe (Audience: Families).
Whole-wheat Bread (PDF, 977 KB) | Pan Integral (PDF, 1 MB): Families learn strategies for buying, storing, and enjoying whole-wheat bread - includes a recipe (Audience: Families).
Whole-wheat Tortillas (PDF, 974 KB) | Tortillas de Harina Integral (PDF, 1 MB): Families learn strategies for buying, storing, and enjoying whole-wheat tortillas - includes a recipe (Audience: Families).