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Tipping the Scales-Nutrition and Obesity Prevention (03/11/2019 - 04/01/2019)

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
March 4, 2019 by end of day
Start Date
Mar 11, 2019
Completion Deadline
April 1, 2019 by end of day
Chat Format
Chat Sessions
Topic Date Time
Week 1 Chat Mar 11, 2019 6:55 pm - 7:45 pm
Week 2 Chat Mar 18, 2019 7:00 pm - 7:45 pm
Week 3 Chat Mar 25, 2019 7:00 pm - 7:45 pm
Week 4 Chat Apr 01, 2019 7:00 pm - 7:45 pm
Instructor
Tammy Oveson
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.