Kick Start Eat Smart

Children’s Discovery Museum of San Jose and Kaiser Permanente San Jose are partnering to encourage healthy eating for children and families. We are inviting children and their parents to join us in committing to healthy eating and active living.

Take the Pledge

Take the Healthy Eating Pledge and Collect Your Kick Start Eat Smart Trading Cards

Did you know that variety is nutritious? So, why not Eat a Rainbow Every Day?

Take the Healthy Eating Pledge and receive your free gift!

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Special Programs

Eat a Rainbow Every Day! Learn about the days we will have special healthy events in the Museum or at events around San Jose.
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Childhood Obesity: What Families Can Do Together

Childhood obesity is a serious issue that can have consequences well into adulthood. Learn more in this 24-page special report created by the experts at Kaiser Permanente. (view all resources)

Print our healthy eating puzzles!

Help Katy "escape" from television and chips. Bart and Julienne are moving, playing, and staying healthy! Try the maze.

Also try the two word search puzzles, one with nutrition words, and one with physical activity words!

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Kaiser Permanente San Jose and the San Jose Children's Discovery Museum are proud to launch a new and innovative partnership with a special weekend event called Kick Start Eat Smart. This fun and interactive event is part of a special three year initiative promoting healthy living for families in an effort to win the fight against childhood obesity. (learn more)