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HDFS 445 - Early Childhood Health, Safety, and Nutrition

  • 3 credits
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The course is designed to help childcare providers plan, promote and maintain a healthy lifestyle and safe learning environment for preschool children. Topics include nutrition, first aid and safety, physical activity, identifying and reporting abuse, prevention and management of acute illness and chronic disease and promotion of a high-quality indoor and outdoor environment.

Course Goals: Upon the completion of this course, you should be able to:

  • Demonstrate knowledge of nutritional guidelines for children by creating age-appropriate menus for the childcare setting.
  • Plan cost-effective menus for children in the childcare setting
  • Demonstrate knowledge of safe food handling, preparation and storage.
  • Using case studies, evaluate health and safety practices of a childcare in accordance with state regulations.
  • Develop physical activity plans for children in the childcare environment.
  • Integrate knowledge of nutrition, health and safety by creating resources for parents.

Prerequisite

HDFS 310 (Infant and Child Development in Context); Credit not allowed for both HDFS 445 and FSHN 445 (Early Childhood Health, Safety, and Nutrition). Credit not allowed for both HDFS 445 and FSHN 445

Textbooks and Materials

Please check the CSU Bookstore for textbook information. Textbook listings are available at the CSU Bookstore about 3 weeks prior to the start of the term.
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