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HEALTH, SAFETY, AND NUTRITION * 4 HOURS * LEVEL 2

Healthy Choices Start With You!
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Attention:  This is a 4 hour course.

It is expected that it will take you close to 4 hours to complete this training.  You may work on the course in increments of time that fit your schedule.  When you leave the course, make a note of what page that you are on. When you return use the MENU to return to where you left off.  If you need help, click on the student support chat on the bottom left corner.
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** This course is Approximately 4 Hours. **

Learning Outcomes

Course Overview

When it comes to making healthy food choices and being physically active, adults need to be role models and involve children in making healthy living decisions.  Give children building blocks for a healthy lifestyle by teaching them the importance of good nutrition and regular physical activity. Eating well and being physically active every day are keys to a child’s health and well-being. Make healthy eating and daily physical activity fun, to help children learn good habits to last a lifetime.

This training will begin with reviewing your responsibilities, as a provider, to assure that the food that children eat is safe.  We will also discuss child care licensing requirements for menu planning, taking food appeal into consideration, teaching children about nutrition, and the importance of physical activity.
Level
2
Washington STARS credit: Health, Safety and Nutrition (4 hours)
CDA Competency: Safe and Healthy Environment (4 hours)
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Objectives: 
  • Identify food handling and preparation regulations that you find challenging to follow.
  • Discuss challenges of providing nutritious snacks and meals for children.
  • Identify why nutrition education is important.
  • Identify activities that you can plan to promote healthy eating habits.
  • Recall what research indicates about the relationship between eating foods high in sugar and hyperactivity.
  • Identify two reasons why it is important for children to start out at a young age with healthy eating habits.
  • Describe ways to increase physical activity in child care.
  • Reflect on activities from this training that you will use with the children in your care to promote healthy choices.
​Technical Requirements:
  • Internet access (any speed)
  • Laptop or PC
  • Updated internet browser
Materials:
  • Laptop, PC, or other device

Meet our Team of Trainers

​This course has been collaboratively created, organized, and developed by our team of trainers, educators, administrators and specialists. We strive to maintain high quality online training methods while adhering to DEL standards for adult learning and meeting the needs of our students.
For more trainer information please visit the links below.
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