Healthy eating contributes to overall healthy growth and development, including healthy bones, skin, and energy levels. As a parent, you have the most influence on your child. You can do a lot to help your children develop healthy habits for life. Teach your children about proper nutrition as well as the important role physical activity plays in overall good health. Encourage your child to live a healthy lifestyle by talking the talk and walking the walk.

Strawberries are in Season!
Virginia Beach is known for its strawberries. They're delicious and sweet, and good for you too! If you're looking for a fun, family activity, head down to the southern portion of the city and go strawberry picking on a weekend afternoon. Visit our page for delicious strawberry recipes you can make at home. Learn more...

The Food Groups
Foods are grouped together when they share similar nutritional properties. You may have grown up with the "Basic 4": dairy, meat, grains, fruits and vegetables, but nutrition science has changed. Learn more… 

Set a Good Example-Eat Healthy!
Your child picks up all of your attitudes and behaviors ― including your eating habits! Kids love to copy what their parents do. They are likely to mimic your table manners, your likes and dislikes, your willingness to try new foods, and your physical activities. Learn more…

Fun in the Kitchen
Having your preschooler help you in the kitchen is a good way to get your child to try new foods. Kids feel good about doing something “grown-up.” Give them small jobs to do. Praise their efforts. Children are much less likely to reject foods that they helped make. Learn more…

Sensible Seafood Program
An easy way to teach your child to be environmentally and health conscious is by making sensible seafood selections. The Virginia Aquarium has taken an active role in promoting sustainable seafood choices through a new program called Sensible Seafood. Learn more…