Kids Nutrition Education Program Overview

  • Nutrition Education for Kids

    We use a child-centered, evidence-based curriculum to teach kids about the foundations of nutrition and building sustainable healthy habits. The Nutrition Education Program is a series of eight 30 minute appointments with one of our Nutrition Educators. At each appointment, we’ll go over a different nutrition topic, practice applying that topic together in an activity, and set a goal to work on at home until we meet again. Appointments are scheduled 1-2 weeks apart and take place at our office inside Physicians’ Medical Center in McMinnville, OR. All kids who participate in our Nutrition Education Program will receive a free copy of our Nutrition Workbook for Kids.

  • Lesson 1: Nutrient Density

    Key Topics:

    - What is nutrient density?
    - Nutrient-dense foods vs. “sometimes” foods
    - Making meals more nutrient-dense

  • Lesson 2: Sugar

    Key Topics:

    - Natural sugar vs. added sugar
    - Reading nutrition labels for sugar
    - Daily added sugar guidelines

  • Lesson 3: Food Groups

    Key Topics:

    - The five food groups
    - Key nutrients from each group
    - Building balanced meals

  • Lesson 4: Macronutrients

    Key Topics:

    - Carbohydrates (+fiber), protein & fat
    - Identifying macronutrients in foods
    - Creating balanced snacks

  • Lesson 5: Micronutrients

    Key Topics:

    - Vitamins & minerals
    - Iron & calcium
    - Eating the Rainbow

  • Lesson 6: Mindful Eating

    Key Topics:

    - What is mindful eating?
    - Hunger & fullness cues
    - Mindful eating strategies

  • Lesson 7: Healthy Habits

    Key Topics:

    - Physical activity, sleep & screen time
    - Creating daily routines
    - Positivity & gratitude practices

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How to Participate | Cómo participar

Family Nutrition Appointments

What: Nutrition support tailored to your family. Our Family Appointments are a series of eight 30 minute appointments with one of our Nutrition Educators. At each appointment, we’ll go over a different nutrition topic, practice applying the lesson together in an activity, and set a goal to work on at home until we meet again. Appointments are scheduled 1-2 weeks apart and take place at our main program office inside Physicians’ Medical Center.

How: You can book an Enrollment Appointment for your family HERE, or call/text our office at (971) 202-0232 and ask to schedule a SNACK enrollment appointment.

Kids Cooking + Nutrition Classes

What: Nutrition support in a hands on setting. Our monthly kids cooking and nutrition classes are two hours and include a nutrition lesson as well as preparing and eating a meal together. Classes are 2 hours long on Thursday evenings, they’re held at YCAP, and divided by age group.

How: See the class schedule and sign up for a class HERE.

Citas de Nutrición Familiar

Qué: Apoyo nutricional adaptado a su familia. Nuestras Citas Familiares consisten en ocho sesiones de 30 minutos con uno de nuestros Educadores en Nutrición. Ofrecemos un intérprete para las citas en español. En cada cita, repasaremos un tema de nutrición diferente, practicaremos juntos la aplicación de la lección en una actividad y estableceremos una meta para trabajar en casa hasta que nos volvamos a reunir. Las citas se programan con una o dos semanas de diferencia y se realizan en la oficina principal del programa, dentro del Physicians’ Medical Center.

Cómo: Puede reservar una cita de inscripción para su familia AQUÍ, o llamar/enviar un mensaje de texto a nuestra oficina al (971) 202-0232 y solicitar programar una cita de inscripción para SNACK.

Clases de Cocina y Nutrición para Niños

Qué: Apoyo nutricional en un entorno práctico. Nuestras clases mensuales de cocina y nutrición para niños duran dos horas e incluyen una lección de nutrición, además de preparar y disfrutar una comida juntos. Las clases duran dos horas los jueves por la noche, se imparten en YCAP y están divididas por grupo de edad. Las clases se imparten solo en inglés.

Cómo: Consulta el horario de clases e inscríbete en una clase AQUÍ.

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Nutrition Workbook for Kids

$13.99

Nutrition Workbook for Kids is a fun, engaging guide to nutrition for kids & teens!

Developed by a community nutrition educator with a Master of Science in Nutrition from the National University of Natural Medicine, this workbook blends evidence-based content with hands-on lessons to help young people make informed choices, build healthy habits, and develop a positive relationship with food. With clear explanations, practical activities, and interactive tools, this holistic approach to wellness is designed for anyone age 6 and up. It also provides parents, educators, youth program leaders, and health professionals with a ready-to-use resource for teaching nutrition at home, in the classroom, or in the community.

Inside you’ll find:

✓ Engaging lessons on nutrient density, food groups, sugar, and macro- and micronutrients
✓ Guidance on healthy habits including mindful eating, physical activity, screen time, and sleep
✓ Interactive worksheets, coloring pages, and journal prompts to reinforce learning and reflection
✓ Goal-setting guides and habit trackers to encourage behavior change and accountability
✓ Easy-to-follow recipes and meal-planning activities for skill building
✓ Nutrition guidelines to support informed choices

Why choose this workbook?
🌟 Build small, sustainable habits that last a lifetime
🌟 Learn in a fun, hands-on way
🌟 Evidence-based curriculum rooted in prevention
🌟 Suitable for ages 6+
🌟 Explore nutrition and wellness together

Empower your child to make healthy changes, set meaningful goals, and feel confident about nutrition!