The following resources on child nutrition and fitness were compiled as part of a Healthy Habits mini-grant from the Knox County Health Department. To suggest additional resources for this page, contact KMS at 865-525-6042 or kms(at)knoxvillemontessori.org.

KMS Fitness Challenge & Recipe of the Month (from the KMS newsletter)

• February 2011 - Masterful Mac & Cheese
• March 2011 - Brainy Brownies
• April 2011 - Sweet Quinoa
• May 2011- Pita Pockets
• September 2011- Blueberry Muffins
• October 2011 - Pumpkin Soup
• November/December 2011 - Chicken Coconut Curry

Child Fitness Resources

• Alliance for Childhood - Advocating for play for all children - www.allianceforchildhood.org
• Let's Move - Program developed by First Lady Michelle Obama to address the epidemic of childhood obesity. Includes nutrition and fitness information - www.letsmove.gov/
• Let's Move Childcare - Information for child-care providers about fitness and nutrition for children - www.healthykidshealthyfuture.org/welcome.html
• The Mayo Clinic - Fitness for Kids: Getting Children Off the Couch - www.mayoclinic.com/health/fitness/FL00030
• US Play Coalition - http://usplaycoalition.clemson.edu

Child Nutrition Resources

• Let's Move - Program developed by First Lady Michelle Obama to address the epidemic of childhood obesity. Includes nutrition and fitness information - www.letsmove.gov/
• Let's Move Childcare - Information  for child-care providers about fitness and nutrition for children - www.healthykidshealthyfuture.org/welcome.html
• Mayo Clinic - Nutrition for Kids: Guidelines for a Healthy Diet - www.mayoclinic.com/health/nutrition-for-kids/NU00606
• Mayo Clinic - Children's Nutrition: 10 Tips for Picky Eaters - www.mayoclinic.com/health/childrens-health/HQ01107
• SuperHealhtyKids.com - http://www.superhealthykids.com/
• USDA - Lifecycle Nutrition - http://fnic.nal.usda.gov/nal_display/index.php?info_center=4&tax_level=2&tax_subject=257&topic_id=1353

Information about the new USDA Food Plate

• USDA Food Plate Page - http://www.choosemyplate.gov/
• The New USDA Food Plate - how it benefits children - http://blog.superhealthykids.com/2011/06/the-new-usda-food-plate/
• Physicans Committee for Responsible Medicine - interactive food plate - www.pcrm.org/health/powerplate/

Cookbooks with Child-Friendly Recipes

• Deceptively Delicious: Simple Secrets to Get Your Kids Easting Good Food (available for loan to KMS parents)
• The Sneaky Chef: Simple strategies for Hiding Healthy Food in Your Kids' Favorite Meals (available for loan to KMS parents)
• The Sneaky Chef to the Rescue: 101 All-New Recipes for Creating Healthy Meals Kids Will Love (available for loan to KMS parents)
• The New Mayo Clinic Cookbook: Eating Well for Better Health (available for loan to KMS parents)
• The Top 100 Recipes for Happy Kids: Keeping Your Child Alert, Focused, Active, and Healthy(available for loan to KMS parents)