In this course you will find a comprehensive overlook of healthy practices in public schools in the USA, including: physical activity and nutrition in the school setting. We will review the basics of some of the regulatory programs found in the United States that support healthy students through nutrition education and nutrition programs. You will be able to explain some of the nutritional components such as, alternatives to the use of Sugar-Sweetened Beverages. Many of these principles can be applied to students in schools throughout the globe.
This course is part of the School Health for Children and Adolescents Specialization
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Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
School Nutrition
Physical Activity
Home, Community, and Attendance
Healthy Eating and Active Living Programs in Action
Reviews
- 5 stars78.83%
- 4 stars17.36%
- 3 stars2.71%
- 2 stars0.54%
- 1 star0.54%
TOP REVIEWS FROM HEALTHY PRACTICES: NUTRITION, PHYSICAL ACTIVITY, AND COMMUNITY AND FAMILY PARTICIPATION
We oftentimes forget how important it is to cultivate healthy eating habits is. This course helped me remember that. Thank you!
it is helpful but need to include more point regarding which food and activity menu during presentation itself
I am very thankful to this course who provided me with good knowledge about healthy practices and its importance especially in the schools
This topic helped for Healthy practice about Nutrition and physical activities related with community
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