Nutrition: Curriculum Development Tools

Description:

This lesson provides information on proper nutrition and offers suggestions to assist child care providers when teaching young children basic nutrition concepts. The lesson also offers tips to make learning about new foods fun.

Objectives:

RECALL the USDA’s MyPlate food groups for young children and their nutritional benefits.

RECALL guidelines important for developing a healthy diet.

RECALL methods for educating young children about the importance of proper nutrition. .