Dairy Council of Nevada
The Dairy Council of Nevada is a non-profit, nutrition education program led by registered dietitians. With youth wellness as a top priority, the Dairy Council of Nevada provides the community with nutrition education based on the latest scientific research and the concept of a balanced diet that includes milk and milk products.
Nevada AAP Leaders including Jose Cucalon Calderon, MD, FAAP worked with the Dairy Council to create videos and handouts in English and Spanish that focused on the role of dairy in the first 1,000 days of life of a child.
This first 1,000 days from conception to a child’s second birthday is a critical period for brain development. From what you eat during pregnancy to breast feeding or formula to introducing foods, these choices could impact the quality and success of your child’s life. Children undergo an extraordinary rate of growth during fetal, neonatal and toddler stages, making nutrition a crucial factor.
The HAVE YOU HERD? quarterly nutrition newsletter for health professionals shares the latest nutrition science, CEU opportunities, local professional development events and more with the Dairy Council of Nevada.
From nutrition education to free resources and handouts, there's a little something for everyone in each edition. Sign up for the newsletter here.
For kids, what they drink can be almost as important as what they eat, in terms of a healthy diet. In this public service announcement from the American Academy of Pediatrics, Dr. Shelly Flais offers simple recommendations for healthy beverages. For more information about child nutrition, visit HealthyChildren.org, the American Academy of Pediatrics website for parents.
The Children's Cabinet
Since 1985, The Children’s Cabinet’s mission has been to keep children safe and families together by providing services and resources that address unmet needs through a unique and effective cooperative effort between the private sector and public agencies in Nevada.
Vroom believes all parents want what’s best for their children. Vroom joined with scientists, researchers, and parents to take the science out of the lab and put it in the hands of caregivers. Vroom provides science-based tips and tools to inspire families to turn shared, everyday moments into Brain Building Moments®, and it doesn’t require more time, money, or extra stuff.
Clinic handouts and other tools available for Nevada pediatricians.
For more information please reach out to Hannah West, Program Coordinator, at HWest@childrenscabinet.org.
Clark County Department of Family Services
Every year, around 3,500 babies in the United States die suddenly and unexpectedly while they're sleeping. Most of these tragic deaths are due to sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) or accidental deaths from suffocation or strangulation.
The Nevada AAP has joined with the Clark County Department of Family Services to spread awareness about Safe Sleep and the simple steps you can take to protect your baby.
Southern Nevada Health District
The Nevada AAP has partnered with the Southern Nevada Health district to reduce the rate of weight gain for children who are overweight while allowing normal growth and development. We are achieving this goal though the evidence-based 5-2-1-0 program.