Nutrition

Baby Behavior

Understanding newborn baby behavior can assist parents and caregivers to respond more quickly to their needs.It also helps parents understand why infants cry, what normal sleep patterns are and what their child may need.

Food Pantry Toolkit

The healthy pantry toolkit was created by Tri-County Health Department to assist food pantries in improving access and availability of nutritious foods for the communities they serve.

Healthy Beverages

Just one 20-ounce juice drink or fruit punch beverage can contain as much sugar as 8-10 chocolate chip cookies or three large donuts. Unfortunately, many parents and caregivers are unaware of this alarming fact and the high amounts of hidden sugar in the beverages that they give to their children.

WIC Community Gardens

The Women, Infants and Children Program (WIC) community gardens expand upon WIC’s mission to provide nutritious foods and education to income-qualifying women who are pregnant or breastfeeding, and children 5 years and under.

Healthy Farmers Markets

Healthy Nutrition for all Ages

Find answers to the latest hot topics in the nutrition field.

Nutrition in Child Care

Review nutritional advice and resources for child care centers.

SNAP Assistance Program

The SNAP Assistance Program helps families that would like to apply for SNAP or need to update their records with SNAP (Supplemental Food Assistance Program). Food Assistance Navigators help families complete and update their SNAP applications by phone. Applications are submitted for approval through the Colorado Department of Human Services.

Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Program

Learn about the WIC Program and the benefits it has to offer you.