So I've been asked to speak at a conference in April. "Get Ready, Get Fit, Get Healthy". This is a conference that focuses on the health and wellness of children! I will be giving a class that I've developed called "A Healthy Child is a Happy Child". Through this class, directors, administrators, teachers and in home child care providers will learn how to 1) Create and Promote a healthy environment as well as Model healthy habits! 2) Design and Implement Nutritionally balanced and healthy snacks and lunch menus 3) Plan and Implement Lesson Plans and Daily Activities that teach children about Healthy, Nutritious Foods and 4) Learn how to engage Parents and Families to participate in healthier options/alternatives and find resources to gain access to healthier foods.
I am so excited to be part of this, as I believe that if we start the healthy habits early, we will prevent many many many health issues down the road! The statistics related to childhood obsesity, heart disease, type 2 diabetes and many other issues are staggering! Something must be done!
I'll update frequently as I get closer to the conference! I'm sure I'll have lots to share here as well!
Helpful links:
http://www.letsmove.gov/
http://kidsinthekitchen.ajli.org/
http://teamnutrition.usda.gov/Resources/servingupmyplate.htm
http://kidshealth.org/parent/nutrition_center/healthy_eating/myplate.html
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