Maricopa Community Colleges  FON140AW   19956-20086 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 07/22/08
FON140AW 19956-20086 LEC 2 Credit(s) 2 Period(s)
Nutrition for The Young Child
Specific nutritional needs of young children and methods of teaching children about food and nutrition.
Prerequisites: None.
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
FON140AW   19956-20086 Nutrition for The Young Child
1. State the division of responsibility between parents (or caretakers) and children in relationship to feeding children. (I)
2. Identify the specific nutritional needs of children at different ages and stages of development. (II)
3. Identify major food sources of nutrients. (II)
4. Adjust dietary management for childhood illness or injury. (II)
5. Contrast food allergies and intolerances, and make dietary recommendations for treating both. (II)
6. Plan menus for infants and children. (III)
7. Locate and evaluate recipes that are healthful, simple to prepare, and appealing to children. (IV)
8. List and apply food safety principles. (V)
9. State the relationship between food and the environment. (VI, VII, IX)
10. State ways to teach appreciation for cultural diversity regarding food choices. (IX)
11. List ways to help children become smart consumers of food. (IX)
12. List ways that growing children learn about nutrition. (I, VIII, X)
13. Prepare and present a cooking activity for children. (X)
14. Locate child nutrition programs in the community, and identify their major functions and qualifying criteria. (V, XI)
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FON140AW   19956-20086 Nutrition for The Young Child
    I. Feeding Children
        A. Role of caregiver
        B. What every child should learn about food and eating
        C. Division of responsibility
        D. Other nutrition concerns
      II. Feeding and Growth
          A. Nutritional needs
          B. Breastfeeding
          C. Solid foods
          D. Food allergies and intolerances
          E. Nutrition basics
          F. Special topics
            1. Choking
            2. Anemia
            3. Constipation
            4. Dental care
            5. Chronic diseases
            6. Diarrhea
            7. Eating disorders
            8. Junk food
            9. Overweight children
            10. Sugar
            11. Vegetarianism
            12. Vitamin/mineral supplements
        III. Planning How and What to Feed Children
            A. How to plan
            B. Serving size guidelines
            C. Modifying foods
            D. Variety
            E. Reducing fats
            F. Snacktime
          IV. Recipes
            V. Menus
                A. Breakfast
                B. Lunches and dinners
                C. Shopping
              VI. Food Safety
                  A. Basic principles
                  B. Hygiene
                  C. Food storage
                  D. Kitchen cleaning
                  E. Kitchen safety
                  F. Children and microwaves
                VII. Environmental Concerns
                    A. An earth friendly kitchen
                    B. Shopping
                    C. Recycling
                    D. Cleaners
                    E. Compost heaps
                    F. Pesticides and chemicals in foods
                  VIII. Nutrition Education
                      A. Planning
                      B. How children learn about nutrition
                      C. Role models
                      D. Food education planner
                    IX. Social Aspects of Food
                        A. Cultural diversity
                        B. Holidays and special occasions
                        C. Becoming smart consumers
                        D. Recycling
                      X. Nutrition Activities for Children
                          A. What children learn through cooking activities
                          B. Cooking activities for children
                          C. Nutrition stories for children
                          D. Food songs for children
                          E. Food science experiments
                        XI. Nutrition Programs in the Community
                            A. Private
                            B. County
                            C. Federal
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