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Tipping the Scales-Nutrition and Obesity Prevention (04/18/2019 - 05/09/2019)

This course explores current information on obesity rates in young children; the effects of childhood obesity on children’s health; factors that affect weight; helping children develop healthy habits; the importance of physical activity on obesity prevention, and parent education. Also included is basic information on nutrition, current federal guidelines (MyPlate), special considerations for infants and…

Course Registration is Closed
Registration Deadline
December 1, 2018 by end of day
Course Fee
Free
Start Date
Apr 18, 2019
Completion Deadline
May 9, 2019 by end of day
Chat Format
Chat Sessions
Topic Date Time
Week 1 Chat Apr 18, 2019 7:50 pm - 8:45 pm
Week 2 Chat Apr 25, 2019 7:50 pm - 8:45 pm
Week 3 Chat May 02, 2019 7:50 pm - 8:45 pm
Week 4 Chat May 09, 2019 7:50 pm - 8:45 pm
Instructor
Judy Bissen
In-Service Hours
12 hours
CDA
1. Planning a Safe and Healthy Learning Environment
KCF
VII.C: Providing Healthy Nutrition

This course explores current information on obesity rates in young children; the effects of childhood obesity on children’s health; factors that affect weight; helping children develop healthy habits; the importance of physical activity on obesity prevention, and parent education. Also included is basic information on nutrition, current federal guidelines (MyPlate), special considerations for infants and toddlers, meal planning.