Promoting Children’s Health. Empowering Families.
Healthy Boulder Kids is your trusted resource for evidence-based information on children’s nutrition, sugar reduction strategies, and family wellness approaches that support healthy development.
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Family Nutrition
Evidence-based nutrition advice for families, focusing on balanced meals and healthy eating habits.
Child Development
Resources on physical, cognitive, and emotional development in children.
Natural Wellness
Natural approaches to supporting children’s health and immunity through nutrition and lifestyle.
Parenting Resources
Practical tools, guides, and resources to support parents in raising healthy, resilient children.
Community Health
Resources on broader community health initiatives, school wellness programs, and advocacy opportunities.
Legacy Resources
Historical information about the 2016 Healthy Boulder Kids initiative and sugar-sweetened beverage tax.
Our Legacy
The Healthy Boulder Kids Initiative
In 2016, Boulder, Colorado took a significant step toward improving children’s health by approving Ballot Measure 2H, which established a tax on sugar-sweetened beverages to fund health programs for children.
This community-driven initiative joined similar efforts in San Francisco, Oakland, and Albany, California, reflecting growing concern about childhood obesity and diabetes linked to excessive sugar consumption.
The measure proposed a two-cent per fluid ounce excise tax on beverages with added sugar, with revenue dedicated to health promotion, nutrition education, and physical activity programs.
Ballot Measure 2H
Details of the 2016 sugar-sweetened beverage tax proposal and its public health rationale.
Read More →Endorsements
Organizations and community leaders who supported the Healthy Boulder Kids initiative.
Read More →Ballot Language
The May 13, 2016 draft language that outlined the proposed sugar-sweetened beverage tax.
Read More →Filing Language
The April 20, 2016 filing document that initiated the ballot measure process.
Read More →Latest Health Resources
Reducing Sugar in Children’s Diets: Practical Strategies
Simple approaches to reduce added sugar consumption while keeping meals enjoyable for children…
Read More →Screen-Free Activities That Promote Healthy Development
Engaging alternatives to screen time that support cognitive, physical, and emotional growth…
Read More →Natural Approaches to Supporting Children’s Immunity
Evidence-based nutrition and lifestyle strategies to help strengthen children’s immune systems…
Read More →Join Thousands of Families Building Healthier Futures
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Healthy Boulder Kids provides evidence-based resources to help families make informed decisions about nutrition, physical activity, and overall wellness for their children.
Learn More About Our MissionVisit the CDC’s Healthy Schools Nutrition page for additional resources on children’s nutrition.