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Health, Safety, and Nutrition (ECE 134)

Term: 2019-2020 AY - Spring Semester

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Terri L ProvencherShow MyInfo popup for Terri L Provencher
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Description

This course provides a comprehensive overview of health, safety and nutrition practices in early childhood settings. Students will learn about health by looking at the whole child and the factors that can impact the child?s mental health and well-being. The course will review safety practices with a multi-angle approach including environments/materials, life styles, licensing requirements, confidentiality and abuse and neglect obligations. The nutrition component will cover contemporary issues in the early childhood field including obesity, nutritional guidelines, community programs, and best practices.