Overview
- Hours
- 2.0
- Level
- Beginning
- Knowledge Base
- Child Development (2 Hours)
- CDA Content Areas
- Planning a safe, healthy, learning environment (2 Hours)
- Fee
- $24 (Free for Montana child care providers)
As adults we are told that a low-fat diet is healthy, but what is best for the children in our care? Have you ever wondered what the difference is between saturated fat, mono and poly fats, essential fatty acids, etc.? How do we know which foods to avoid or limit, and which foods would be better choices? This course explores the basic differences in the main types of fats in our diets and how they affect growing and developing bodies, which have different dietary needs than a middle-aged body does. We will also look at suggestions on foods we can serve to increase the healthy fats and reduce the unhealthy fats in the diets of the children we serve.
*Fully Automated: These classes do not offer feedback from an instructor unless you complete the extra credit activity. They are graded automatically and your certificate is available immediately upon the course being successfully completed.
- Course Author
- Khristi Drabbs
- Instructor
- Jennifer Williamson