Preconception health sets the stage for healthier mothers and babies.

Healthy Weight for Healthy Birth and Beyond - A birthing parent’s weight before, during and after pregnancy affects the health of both the birthing parent and the baby. Birthing parents who are overweight or obese before becoming pregnant and/or gain excessive weight during pregnancy have increased risk for numerous adverse health conditions such as preeclampsia, gestational diabetes, cesarean delivery and hypertension.

California Diabetes and Pregnancy Program (CDAPP) Sweet Success Guidelines for Care  - Patient management references for multidiscipline providers serving women with diabetes before, during and after pregnancy. Includes nutrition, breastfeeding and physical activity guidelines.

Comprehensive Perinatal Services Steps (CPSP) to Take Program Guidelines For Enhanced Health Education, Nutrition and Psychosocial Services (PDF)  includes guidelines for physical activity and nutrition for pregnant women, and for gestational diabetes.

CPSP Online Skills-Based Training on 24-Hour Recall/Nutrition Assessment  - This module focuses on how to conduct a successful interview with your clients to get the information you need to complete the 24-Hour Perinatal Food Recall/Nutrition Assessment.

MyPlate Resources to help individuals achieve and maintain a healthy weight. Tools and handouts encourage children, teens and pregnant and breastfeeding women to include a variety of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean proteins and dairy on their plates every day and be physically active.

Folic Acid Resources -
All California women of reproductive age should take a supplement with 400μg of folic acid daily or consume a breakfast cereal fortified with 100% of the recommended daily value of folic acid to prevent serious birth defects.

Fostering a healthy workplace can benefit an organization by improving employee morale, increasing productivity and by reducing absenteeism and healthcare costs.

National Alliance for Nutrition and Activity Healthy Meeting Toolkit (PDF)  provides guidance for organizations that hold meetings and conferences. The toolkit addresses four topic areas: nutrition, physical activity, tobacco-free, and sustainability.

Network for a Healthy California--Worksite Program  -
The Worksite Program works with employers throughout California to: 1) Improve access to healthy foods and physical activity at workplaces; 2) Foster supportive work environments that encourage healthy lifestyle choices; and 3) Establish public policies that bolster health promotion efforts at worksites.

Local Food Policy Councils 

California Food Guide (PDF) 
This Guide is designed as a manual on nutrition and physical activity to be used by health professionals.

California Nutrition and Physical Activity Guidelines for Adolescents: 
Guidelines, handouts, and links to other resources to assist AFLP case managers in promoting optimal nutrition and physical activity practices of their clients.

Walking 101: The Role of Maternal, Child, and Adolescent Health Programs 
This webinar highlights the opportunities to promote walking for those working in Maternal, Child, and Adolescent Health.

AMCHP Resources to Prevent Obesity/Overweight 
The Association of Maternal & Child Health Programs (AMCHP) provides resources to support healthy weight.

MyPlate Resources to help individuals achieve and maintain a healthy weight. Tools and handouts encourage children, teens and pregnant and breastfeeding women to include a variety of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean proteins and dairy on their plates every day and be physically active.

Oral Health Program
A healthy diet is closely related to oral health. The oral health program provides resources for health professionals and consumers.

Webinar: Local Health Jurisdiction Role in Eliminating Food Insecurity 
Presentations include: 1) Food Insecurity among Pregnant Women in California: Findings from the Maternal and Infant Health Assessment (MIHA) Survey and 2) Local Health Jurisdiction's Role in Eliminating Food Insecurity.