Making Meals Matter

Making Meals Matter for Your School-Age Child

Making Meals Matter BookletsThis eight-page, self-instructional booklet equips parents of school-age children (ages six to 12) with practical tips for teaching their kids healthy eating and physical activity habits that will last a lifetime.

Key messages throughout the booklet:
  • importance of shared family meals
  • positive impact that parents have as healthy role models

Available in English and Spanish.

The booklet uses a behavior change model that helps users translate health recommendations into small, yet “doable” changes to improve health.

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Nutrition

The booklet is based on the 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, reflected in the MyPlate icon.

It includes:

  • Information about preparing balanced meals with all five food groups
  • Healthy snacks
  • Healthy breakfast and lunch tips
  • Physical activity suggestions

Answers to common questions about healthy weights for children are also included.

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(free in California)

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If you work in California in any of these nutrition education roles, you may order free nutrition education booklets.
  • Physician
  • Health educator
  • Registered dietitian
  • Nurse/nurse practitioner
  • School wellness coordinator
  • Nutrition educator
If you live outside California, you may order the materials at a reasonable cost.

Booklet Uses

Our booklets are self-instructional and work in a variety of nutrition education settings:

  • one-on-one instruction or counseling
  • group classes
  • resource library
  • outpatient services
  • school wellness programs
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