EDCI 62330 Health, Nutrition, and Safety of Young Children

Basic principles of health, nutrition, and safety with a focus on examining the age related needs of young children, the interaction between biology and environment as influencing factors of children's health and well-being, and policies/licensing regulations that govern related practices in educational settings. Students are exposed to methods for teaching children about food, health and safety, creating lunch and snack menus, and advocacy efforts related to the wellness and safety of young children. (F,S)

Credits

2