Course Details

A Weighty Issue: Scaling Down Childhood Obesity

Course ID 78146

Child Care Support Network

(715) 258-2448

Description

Many lifestyle habits are set by the time a child is 8 years old – consequently, it’s important to promote healthy eating practices as early as possible. This training outlines the leading reasons for childhood obesity – and it offers practical tips for dealing with each of these problems.

2.00 Hours

Course Level

Formal

General Continuing Education

Course Category

Early Childhood

Formal Approved

(2 Hours)

CDA Content Areas

Planning a safe, healthy, learning environment (2 Hours)

Infant Mental Health Core Competency Areas

Family Child Care Home Provider

Child Care Center Staff

Head Start/Early Head Start

Public School Teachers

School Age

Home Based Service Provider

Center Based Service Provider

Toddlers (13-24 months)

Two's (25-36 months)

Preschooler 3's (37-48 months)

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

Elementary (K-3rd grade)

Goals and Objectives

The objectives of this training are to 1) get young children to exercise more; 2) teach children about healthy food choices; 3) encourage children and families to watch less TV and play fewer video games.

There are no events currently scheduled for this course.