Childhood feeding practices

In order to prevent chronic, lifestyle-related health conditions in children, the Public Health Department promotes the 5 Keys to Raising a Healthy, Happy Eater, which follows Ellyn Satter’s Division of Responsibility in Feeding. These keys promote a positive feeding relationship between caregivers and children and help children grow into happy, competent, and healthy eaters.

5 Keys training

Public Health provides information and training about the 5 Keys to pediatric healthcare providers, public health programs, and community-based organizations. This helps parents to receive consistent, best practice feeding messages from each of their service providers. Consider taking one or all of our provider trainings listed below.