Physical health is an important part of your overall well-being and plays an important role in the healthy development, daily functioning, and long-term well-being of your children and family. Understanding how to access preventive healthcare, reliable health information, and medical support can help you and your family stay healthy, prevent illness, and address health concerns before they become serious.
For more information and resources on preventive care, nutrition, oral health, vision care, medicine safety, and navigating the U.S. healthcare system, review the resources below.
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RESOURCES: Nutrition and Healthy Eating
My Plate 10 Tips
My Plate 10 Tips
Resource Type: PDF
Source: U.S. Department of Agriculture
Description: This resource provides simple nutrition tips to help children and families build healthy eating habits and balanced meals.
Healthy Eating for Children and Families
Healthy Eating for Children and Families
Resource Type: Website
Source: HealthyChildren.org
Description: This website provides age-appropriate nutrition guidance, healthy snack ideas, and information about healthy growth and development.
Healthy Eating Plate
Healthy Eating Plate
Resource Type: PDF
Source: Harvard School of Public Health
Languages: Arabic, Dari, English, French, Haitian Creole, Pashto, Swahili (DRC), Ukrainian (Only include languages currently available)
Description: This simple visual guide is an excellent nutrition education tool that helps refugee and newcomer families make balanced and healthy food choices. This resource is available in more than 30 languages