Nutrition Basics

This course explores the basics of nutrition education in early childhood. Participants learn how to engage children, families, and classrooms with nutrition-based activities that make eating healthy foods a fun and rewarding experience for everyone. This course guides learners through identifying nutrition needs, challenges, and solutions to developing nourishing meal and snack plans that align with the Child and Adult Care Food Program guidelines. Lessons include information about the vital aspects of nutrition, including how a balanced diet ensures children have the energy and nutrients they need to function, both physically and mentally, and thrive as they learn and grow. This course aligns with: ✓ The Office of Head Start's 1302.44 Child nutrition and 1302.46 Family support services for health, nutrition, and mental health requirements.