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This information is intended for your general use/informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment for specific medical conditions. If you have questions regarding a medical condition, always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health professional. If you think you may have a medical emergency, call your doctor or 911 immediately.
The health information on this Web site was developed and is provided by Healthwise, Incorporated and contains information about services and medications which may not be covered by your health plan. Please reference your Subscriber Contract, Evidence of Coverage, Eligibility Benefit, or contact your doctor for assistance with determining your eligibility. Please select "I Agree" to proceed to this site or select "Cancel" to return to hap.org.
Learn about children's health in the Children's Health Learning Center 
. Find information about healthy eating for children, immunizations, healthy habits and more.
Disclaimer
This information is intended for your general use/informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment for specific medical conditions. If you have questions regarding a medical condition, always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health professional. If you think you may have a medical emergency, call your doctor or 911 immediately.
The health information on this Web site was developed and is provided by Healthwise, Incorporated and contains information about services and medications which may not be covered by your health plan. Please reference your Subscriber Contract, Evidence of Coverage, Eligibility Benefit, or contact your doctor for assistance with determining your eligibility. Please select "I Agree" to proceed to this site or select "Cancel" to return to hap.org.
Calculate your child's Body Mass Index (BMI). This tool can be used for children ages 2 to 19.
Disclaimer
This information is intended for your general use/informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment for specific medical conditions. If you have questions regarding a medical condition, always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health professional. If you think you may have a medical emergency, call your doctor or 911 immediately.
The health information on this Web site was developed and is provided by Healthwise, Incorporated and contains information about services and medications which may not be covered by your health plan. Please reference your Subscriber Contract, Evidence of Coverage, Eligibility Benefit, or contact your doctor for assistance with determining your eligibility. Please select "I Agree" to proceed to this site or select "Cancel" to return to hap.org.
Check out America's move to raise a healthier generation of kids at www.letsmove.gov. This site is loaded with great tips and resources to help you, your family and your community learn the importance of healthy eating and physical activity. There are videos, challenges and blogs and more.
Disclaimer
This information is intended for your general use/informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment for specific medical conditions. If you have questions regarding a medical condition, always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health professional. If you think you may have a medical emergency, call your doctor or 911 immediately.
The health information on this Web site was developed and is provided by Healthwise, Incorporated and contains information about services and medications which may not be covered by your health plan. Please reference your Subscriber Contract, Evidence of Coverage, Eligibility Benefit, or contact your doctor for assistance with determining your eligibility. Please select "I Agree" to proceed to this site or select "Cancel" to return to hap.org.
5-2-1-0
Raising a healthy family is as easy as 5-2-1-0. That's 5 fruits and vegetables every day, 2 hours or less of screen time, 1 hour of physical activity, and 0 sweetened beverages. This formula can help your family create healthy habits that will last a lifetime. Listen as Stacy Leatherwood, M.D., board certified pediatrician, and physician lead for the Childhood Wellness Initiative at Henry Ford Health System, shares tips on how to succeed with the 5-2-1-0 formula.
Raising Healthy Children the 5-2-1-0 Way Webinar
Creating a healthy future for our children is a team effort that starts at home – often in the kitchen! With the help of HAP and Cook eKitchen, it's never been easier. You'll find delicious and healthy recipes, kid-friendly videos, and easy to follow cooking instructions. Categories include Breakfast, Fast Food, Snacks, Vegetarian and How 2 Cook. There's even an entire category for cookie recipes! Kids can learn the value of healthy cooking and healthy eating.
myNutratek™
Where playing with your health is a game we all can win.
myNutratek™ challenges kids to think more about wellness through games and activities. The myNutratek™ site also assists parents, teachers and kids from K-12 to record their breakfast, lunch and physical activity at school. They can look at the nutritional analysis of their school lunch, see how their daily food choices align to MyPlate, and best of all kids are rewarded for their hard work!
Ready, Set, Cook is a free, afterschool program that addresses childhood obesity. Children who participate learn healthy eating habits and food preparation skills. By teaching kids to prepare simple, healthy meals and snacks they will be empowered to make healthy food choices. We want to inspire the whole family to eat healthier, use fewer processed foods and eat out less often. Families will learn that it's possible to improve their health and save money while doing it.
Health Information
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Immunizations
- Otitis Media (Ear Infection)
- Food Guide Pyramid for Young Children
- Fun Food, Fit Kids
- Lead Poisoning Screening
- Preventing Childhood Injuries
- Reducing the Risk of Chronic Disease in Children
- Sudden Infant Death Syndrome
- Teens and Depression
- Tooth Decay
- Vaccines: Are They Safe?
- Well Child Visits
Events
HAP Family Challenge
The HAP Family Challenge events are designed to help HAP families, with children ages 8 to 16, eat healthier and move more as a family. This interactive event helps participants jumpstart their motivation and inspires kids and parents to cook and eat healthy meals and snacks together. Attendees gain knowledge and resources to help challenge their families to live healthier.
Fast Food
Good news! You can eat fast food as part of a nutritious diet - you just have to learn how to choose wisely.
Download this handy guides to better eating on the go.
