Child Nutrition and Cooking

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Child Nutrition and Cooking

Instructor: Maya Adam, MD

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5 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

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No prior experience required

1 week to complete

at 10 hours a week

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5 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Beginner level

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1 week to complete

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Eating patterns that begin in childhood affect health and well-being across the lifespan. The culture of eating has changed significantly in recent decades, especially in parts of the world where processed foods dominate our dietary intake. This course examines contemporary child nutrition and the impact of the individual decisions made by each family. The health risks associated with obesity in childhood are also discussed. Participants will learn what constitutes a healthy diet for children and adults and how to prepare simple, delicious foods aimed at inspiring a lifelong celebration of easy home-cooked meals. This course will help prepare participants to be the leading health providers, teachers and parents of the present and future.The text and other material in this course may include the opinion of the specific instructor and are not statements of advice, endorsement, opinion, or information of Stanford University.

A childhood obesity epidemic is facing the USA and many developed nations. Why are so many foods processed, and what can we do to protect our families? We also explore the six basic ingredients every cook should have on hand!

What's included

10 videos1 reading3 assignments

10 videosTotal 51 minutes

Introduction To Child Nutrition3 minutes
Food is more than just nutrition 7 minutes
Why home cooking matters3 minutes
Why are there so many processed foods?4 minutes
USDA nutrition guidelines8 minutes
The Six Ingredients Every Kitchen Needs4 minutes
Stocking a Kitchen Pantry5 minutes
Egg-in-a-hole5 minutes
Smoothie3 minutes
Vegetable Stir-Fry8 minutes

1 readingTotal 10 minutes

Recommended Readings10 minutes

3 assignmentsTotal 90 minutes

Why Home Cooking Matters30 minutes
Elements of a Healthy Kitchen30 minutes
Why Home Cooking Matters30 minutes

Everything you need to know about what makes up a balanced meal, including fats, carbohydrates, and proteins. Learn tricks for controlling portion sizes while maintaining satisfaction.

What's included

10 videos3 assignments

10 videosTotal 45 minutes

How to create a balanced meal5 minutes
Carbohydrates 6 minutes
Fats6 minutes
Proteins4 minutes
Sugar - Too much of a good thing?3 minutes
Hunger and the "Glycemic Index" 3 minutes
How to eat in moderation4 minutes
Oatmeal2 minutes
Homemade Pasta Sauce 7 minutes
Almond Cake 4 minutes

3 assignmentsTotal 90 minutes

The Elements of a Balanced Meal30 minutes
Sugar, Hunger and the Glycemic Index30 minutes
What Constitutes a Balanced Meal?30 minutes

Tricks for navigating the supermarket and shop for vegetables. Why the family meal is about more than just food; how to pack a quick, healthy lunch for a child and why this is so important; how to shop for fruits and vegetables (and teach children to love them); making over our children's favorite foods, and more healthy treats.

What's included

8 videos3 assignments

8 videosTotal 30 minutes

Navigating a supermarket4 minutes
Shopping for vegetables3 minutes
What are the most nutritious foods? 4 minutes
Packing a lunchbox3 minutes
The family meal4 minutes
Dealing with picky eaters4 minutes
Chicken Nuggets6 minutes
Cupcakes4 minutes

3 assignmentsTotal 90 minutes

Navigating the supermarket30 minutes
The Dinner Table30 minutes
From Supermarket to Dinner Table to School30 minutes

How to make choices that are good for you and the planet. Understand the difference between local, organic, and sustainable. Also, gardening as a way of getting children excited about fresh foods.

What's included

9 videos3 assignments

9 videosTotal 40 minutes

Sustainable Eating7 minutes
What does "organic" mean?3 minutes
What does "locally grown" mean? 3 minutes
Healthy People = Healthy Planet5 minutes
Growing a kitchen garden with Rita Bottini6 minutes
Growing a kitchen garden2 minutes
Fish 4 minutes
Soups8 minutes
Steam vegetables 3 minutes

3 assignmentsTotal 90 minutes

What is Sustainable Eating?30 minutes
Growing a Kitchen Garden30 minutes
Sustainable Eating30 minutes

What have we learned about achieving good eating habits based on enjoyment of the right foods? More tips on working with food allergies, reading nutrition labels, and understanding the elements of taste. Cooking this week: the simple stew, a basic homemade salad dressing plus a Sunday morning treat that will make the whole family smile.

What's included

9 videos3 assignments

9 videosTotal 45 minutes

The 8 foods that cause most food allergies 4 minutes
Understanding taste9 minutes
Reading nutrition labels 6 minutes
Protecting Children's Health5 minutes
Food's environmental impact3 minutes
Stew 8 minutes
Salad Dressing4 minutes
Crepes3 minutes
Roast vegetables3 minutes

3 assignmentsTotal 90 minutes

Allergies and Taste Preferences30 minutes
Health and Nutrition30 minutes
Labels, Allergies and Taste30 minutes

Instructor

Maya Adam, MD

Stanford University

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