Course Details

CCEI530B: Nutrition II: Nutrition and Food Service in the Childcare Setting

Course ID 71449

ChildCare Education Institute

(800) 499-9907

Description

This course examines proper food service methods to be implemented in the childcare setting. Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to define a food and nutrition policy for a child care center, list steps to reduce choking hazards, and explain proper food preparation and food storage methods for an early childhood environment.

1.00 Hours / 0.10 CEUs

Course Level

Informal

CEU Course

Course Category

Early Childhood

General Course

(1 Hour)

CDA Content Areas

Planning a safe, healthy, learning environment (1 Hour)

Infant Mental Health Core Competency Areas

Family Child Care Home Provider

Child Care Center Staff

Infant and Toddler

Head Start/Early Head Start

Infants (0-12 months)

Toddlers (13-24 months)

Two's (25-36 months)

Preschooler 3's (37-48 months)

Preschool 4's and 5's (49-72 months)

Goals and Objectives

• Identify the risks children face if they receive poor nutrition
• Identify the main food groups according to USDA food guidelines
• Identify and differentiate between essential nutrients in various foods, including whole grains, milk, etc.
• Explain the relationship between physical activity and overall health in young children
• Identify major components of the CACFP
• Define important factors for serving safe, educational meals to children
• Identify effective educational activities related to nutrition

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