- Tips for feeding young children
- Nutrition information for parents of tweens and teens
- Helpful nutrition information for adults
- Healthy eating on a budget
- Simple and tasty recipes
Fact-based food and nutrition information to help
you make informed choices for you and your family!
Healthy feeding-related topics available for parents and guardians of toddlers and preschool children.
Educational, fact-based nutrition and physical activity resources for tweens and teens (ages 11 - 18 years).
Outreach and Publications
Faculty Publications and Journal Articles
Physician's Weekly - Tailoring Obesity Messages for Pediatrics
Physician’s Weekly is posted in about 1,700 of the leading hospitals and academic health centers as well as thousands of private practices throughout the US, meaning the feature we collaborate on will likely be seen by many of your peers and colleagues nationwide.
Nutrition Corner Blog
- October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month – What might a cancer prevention diet look like? October 6, 2021
- What are artificial sweeteners? And should I use them? May 13, 2021
- Outdoor Food and Grilling Safety May 10, 2021
- Planning for a Patio Garden: Tips for Growing Easy Veggies in Pots May 5, 2021
- Food or Supplements? Do we Need Expensive Supplements? April 30, 2021
- Oils: Tips for Storage and Preventing Spoilage April 30, 2021
- Is Organic Food Healthier than Non-Organic Food? April 26, 2021
- Farmer’s Markets in CT! April 26, 2021
- Avoid Food Marketing Traps! “Natural” Doesn’t Mean Anything! April 23, 2021
SNAP Online!
You can use SNAP to order groceries online. This increases access to healthy foods and stretches your food dollar. Read More about SNAP Online
About Us
Healthy Family Connecticut is a program offered by UConn School & Family SNAP-Ed. We provide a collection of fact-based food and nutrition resources for parents and adults (offered in both English and Spanish) who receive SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) benefits. Informational resources on many food and feeding-related topics are available for parents of toddlers and preschool aged children. Videos for school age kids on healthy eating and lifestyle, like reducing screen time, are available also! We also have a fun nutrition game for children to play. Learn more