Course
Promoting Healthy Growth in Early Childhood Education & Healthcare Settings
Self-paced
1 credit
Full course description
Description
This training provides an overview of strategies to promote healthy growth in early childhood education (ECE) and healthcare settings. It focuses on evidence-based approaches to prevent childhood obesity, the impact of early nutrition and physical activity, and the importance of integrating family-centered interventions to support long-term well-being.
Target Audience
Educators, healthcare professionals, early childhood program administrators, policymakers, and community health workers involved in childhood health and obesity prevention.
Learning Outcomes
After completing this training, you will be able to:
- Understand the role of early care and education (ECE) in promoting healthy childhood growth.
- Identify key components of family healthy weight programs and their impact on children and caregivers.
- Recognize the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on childhood obesity and health disparities.
- Implement best practices for addressing childhood obesity while minimizing weight stigma and bias.