ECH108 — Childhood Obesity and Good Nutrition
This course will examine the common reasons for childhood obesity and the complications of being overweight or obese. The course will focus on the new food pyramid, My Plate, and will look at ways to encourage healthy eating habits and ways to integrate learning activities about healthy eating into daily routines. The course will also cover movement activities that encourage and support development and learning in children, as well as ways to share information on healthy eating and active living with parents and families. This course is instructor-led and interactive through discussions and assignments in course discussion boards.