Nutrition in the Early Years

Course Title: Nutrition in the Early Years

(This course is the 5th unit of the Introduction to Early Childhood Education and Care Certificate Program).

This unit can be taken independently or part of foundation level certificate in early childhood education and care. It is designed to help you to understand the value of healthier eating and plan healthier menus in your Early Years setting. You will have an Introduction to Nutrition, what a healthy and balanced diet contains, supporting staff and parents to be healthier.

Unit Topics

There are 5 sections in this unit include:

1: Introduction

2: Food Groups

3: Fussy eaters

4: Nutritional requirements

5: Strategies for healthy eating

Learning Outcomes

After completing this unit you will:

1: Understand healthy eating

2: Understanding the role of teachers and teaching assistants in promoting a healthy lifestyle

3: Support and encourage parents in understanding the appropriate nutritional requirement for children

4: Working together as a team in the setting to encourage healthy eating

Learning and assessments

To successfully pass this unit, you must complete the following:

1. Quiz: You will complete a quiz consisting of multiple-choice questions.

2. Workbook: You will also receive a workbook that includes written assignments, reflective activities.

Please note that you must achieve a minimum of 70% score to pass this unit.

Certification

Upon successful completion of this course, learners will receive a E-Certificate from Arabian Child Education Consultants (UAE). Learner can also request accredited certificate by Knowledge and Human Development Authority UAE (KHDA) with an additional cost.

 

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