Preventing Pediatric Obesity
Hours: 6.00
Sedentary children become obese, but healthy habits can be learned early in life with systematic attention to diet and activity routines offered by parents, day-care providers, preschool administrators, and teachers. Drawing on the latest research, this course provides practical, proven age-appropriate diet, nutrition, and exercise/activity strategies for youngsters.
Sedentary children become obese, but healthy habits can be learned early in life with systematic attention to diet and activity routines offered by parents, day-care providers, preschool administrators, and teachers. Drawing on the latest research, this course provides practical, proven age-appropriate diet, nutrition, and exercise/activity strategies for youngsters.
Kansas Department of Aging and Disability Services (Dietary)
Approved for 6.00 continuing education clock hours for Kansas licensed dietitians by the Kansas Department of Aging and Disability. Long Term Sponsorship number LTS-D1058. This activity is approved for 6.00 contact hours.
Florida Council of Dietetics and Nutrition
Florida Council of Dietetics and Nutrition (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
This course is approved for 6.00 contact hours.
Florida Board of Athletic Training
Florida Board of Athletic Training (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Commission on Dietetic Registration
As a Jointly Accredited organization, Relias LLC is accredited to offer dietetic continuing education by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR). The CDR is an associate member of Joint Accreditation for Interprofessional Continuing Education.
Certified Health Education Specialist
Sponsored by Relias LLC, a designated provider of continuing education contact hours (CECH) in health education by the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing, Inc. This program is designated for Certified Health Education Specialists (CHES) and/or Master Certified Health Education Specialists (MCHES) to receive up to 6.00 total Category I continuing education contact hours.
National Strength and Conditioning Association
Relias LLC company is recognized by the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) Certification Committee as an approved provider of continuing education (provider #A1074). The National Strength and Conditioning Association approved 0.40 CEU(s) in category C for certified individuals who successfully complete this course.
Explain the importance why it is important for preschool children to start learning healthy lifestyle habits.
Identify at least four components of an effective preschool fitness program.
Describe the medical, social, and physical benefits of an appropriate fitness program for children.
Apply concepts of child psychology to manage children’s behavior in an active setting.
Describe why pediatric obesity has become a worldwide health pandemic.
List at least five medical consequences of overeating and inactivity for small children.
Demonstrate examples of appropriate exercises for preschool children in regard to strength training, aerobic exercise, stretching, and sports skill development.
Identify at least three nutritional deficiencies common in preschool children.
List exercises that are contraindicated for preschool children.
Describe the difference between the physiology of adults and children.
Identify at least three differences in emotional and physical abilities of 2 to 3-year-olds and 4 to 5-year-olds.
Detail what children can realistically learn about nutrition and healthy eating.
Jennifer Koslo, PhD, RDN, CSSD, ACE-CPT, is an adjunct nutrition professor, writer, and private-practice dietitian who specializes in sports nutrition. She has more than 20 years of progressive experience in the fields of nutrition, fitness, wellness, public health, and education in the United States as well as overseas. She provides individualized nutrition coaching for clients, conducts nutrition assessments (including health, medical, food, and exercise history) and then creates individualized nutrition and exercise plans, menus, and client-tailored resources. Disclosure: Jennifer Koslo, PhD, RDN, CSSD, ACE-CPT has no Relevant Financial or Non-Financial Relationship with ineligible companies to disclose.Instructor: Michele Silence, MA
Michele Silence, MA is a fitness professional, educator, studio owner and freelance writer serving as an advisory board member for P.E. Central. Her articles have appeared in Fitness Management, The IDEA Journal, The DietChannel.com and numerous Op-Ed news columns. She is the President and CEO of Aerobic Fitness Consultants, and the creator of KID-FIT, physical education classes for preschoolers. KID-FIT has been piloted nationwide, featured in the L.A. Times, and is currently listed by Action for Healthy Kids as a program that works. It is taught around the world. You may contact Michele at http://www.kid-fit.com or via email at [email protected] Disclosure: Michele Silence, MA has no Relevant Financial or Non-Financial Relationship with ineligible companies to disclose.
The target audience for this course is: Athletic Trainers; Fitness Professionals; Health Educators; Level II level Dietitians.
Asynchronous/Online Distance Learning; please see certificate details for specifics on delivery format.
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To earn continuing education credit for this course you must achieve a passing score of 80% on the post-test and complete the course evaluation.
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