Target: Ages 3-5 and child care providers 

Child care should be a setting in which healthy eating and physical activity habits are developed. The Fit for the Future tool kit, designed for children ages 3-5 and child care providers, will give you what you need to get off to a great start promoting an awareness of healthy food choices and physical activity. The childhood obesity rate for children ages 2-5 years has risen to 12.4%, and with this rise, prevention is an important goal for all who care for children. The kit includes a teacher manual, training DVD, children's books, games, and activities to support children making healthy choices.

Comments from teachers:

• "Awesome program!"
• "The kids are asking for veggies. We are going to plant a garden this year."
• "I have recognized that the children need more variety of fruits and vegetables."
• "I'm using less hot dogs, less breaded meats, and less butter."
• "The children love to play the fruits and vegetables lotto game."