Course Details

Causes of Childhood Obesity

Course ID 69392

SafeGard Classes Online

(800) 346-4915

Description

This course will discuss some of the causes of childhood obesity as well as prevention activities, including exercise and appropriate nutritional habits. It will also outline the influence of the Media on a child's diet and other contributing factors to childhood obesity, such as medical conditions, genetics, and psychological factors.

1.00 Hours / 0.10 CEUs

Course Level

Informal

CEU Course

Course Category

Early Childhood

General Course

(1 Hour)

CDA Content Areas

Positive ways to support children's social and emotional development (1 Hour)

Infant Mental Health Core Competency Areas

Family Child Care Home Provider

Child Care Center Staff

Head Start/Early Head Start

Infants (0-12 months)

Toddlers (13-24 months)

Two's (25-36 months)

Preschooler 3's (37-48 months)

Preschool 4's and 5's (49-72 months)

Elementary (K-3rd grade)

Goals and Objectives

1. Explain the correlation between the Media and the intake of junk food
2. List the ways that exercise increases a healthy mind
3. List contributing factors to childhood obesity

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