Health, Safety, and Nutrition for the Young Child
Course Description:
This online course provides an overview of health, safety, and nutrition for young children. It focuses on contemporary topics such as health, bullying, childhood obesity, diabetes, and food allergies.
Course Objectives:
- Explain the importance of health, safety, and nutrition in early childhood development
- Identify current health issues that affect young children
- Describe strategies to promote healthy eating habits in young children
- Discuss ways to create a safe environment for young children
- Analyze the impact of environmental factors on child development
- Recognize signs of physical abuse or neglect in young children
- Demonstrate knowledge of basic first-aid techniques
- Develop strategies to prevent bullying among young children
- Evaluate the effectiveness of nutrition education programs for young children
- Implement strategies to promote physical activity among young children