Online Class: Understanding Childhood Obesity

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11Lessons
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19Exams &
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1,130Students
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3Hours
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0.3CEUs
Course Description
This comprehensive course is designed to address the urgent and growing concern of childhood obesity, a pressing issue that affects families globally. It offers valuable insights and practical solutions for parents seeking to support their children's health and wellbeing.
Course Overview
This course provides a dual-focus approach, catering to both parents of overweight children seeking strategies for healthy weight management and parents aiming to instill robust eating and exercise habits to prevent obesity from an early age.
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Understanding Childhood Obesity: We'll start by exploring the latest statistics and research on childhood obesity, understanding its causes, implications, and the importance of tackling this issue early in life. Updated data and trends will offer a comprehensive view of this global challenge.
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Nutrition Essentials: Dive deep into the world of child nutrition. Learn about balanced diets, the role of different food groups, and how to create enjoyable, nutritious meals. We'll include real-life examples of healthy meal planning and tips for dealing with picky eaters.
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Physical Activity for Children: Discover the importance of physical activity in children's lives, exploring age-appropriate exercises and fun ways to keep your child active. We'll cover the latest guidelines on children's physical activity and provide examples of easy-to-implement activities for different age groups.
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Parental Guidance and Support: Understand your role as a parent in shaping your child's health behaviors. We'll discuss various parenting styles, their impact on children's health, and strategies for positive reinforcement.
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Dealing with Challenges: Address common challenges and barriers faced by parents and children in the journey towards a healthier lifestyle. We'll provide practical advice on managing setbacks and maintaining motivation.
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Health and Wellness from Infancy to Adolescence: Follow a child's growth journey from infancy to adolescence, with each stage bringing its unique challenges and opportunities in managing weight and health. This section provides a roadmap for parents to support their child's health through different developmental stages.
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Professional Guidance and Resources: While this course is rich in information, it is essential to complement it with professional advice. We'll guide you on when and how to seek help from healthcare professionals, including dietitians and pediatricians.
Why Take This Course?
- Empowerment: Equip yourself with knowledge and tools to make informed decisions about your child's health.
- Prevention: Learn strategies to prevent obesity and associated health problems in your child from an early age.
- Lifetime Skills: Develop skills and habits that benefit your family's health and wellbeing for a lifetime.
In conclusion, this course is an invaluable resource for any parent committed to nurturing a healthy, happy child. It's not just a course; it's a journey towards a healthier future for your family.
- Completely Online
- Self-Paced
- Printable Lessons
- Full HD Video
- 6 Months to Complete
- 24/7 Availability
- Start Anytime
- PC & Mac Compatible
- Android & iOS Friendly
- Accredited CEUs

Course Lessons
Lesson 1. Navigating Parenthood: Tackling Childhood Obesity
Lesson 1 Video
Review Practice Worksheet: Lesson-1-WordSearch-11429.pdf
Lesson discussions: Childhood Obesity Course; Reasons for Taking this Course
Complete Assignment: An Introduction
Assessment: Lesson 1: Introduction
Lesson 2. The Weight of Youth: Addressing Childhood Obesity Holistically
Lesson 2 Video
Review Practice Worksheet: Lesson-2-WordSearch-11430.pdf
Complete: Lesson 2 Activity
Assessment: Lesson 2: The Childhood Obesity Epidemic
Lesson 3. Fueling Growth: Emphasizing Nutrients Over Calories for Kids
Lesson 3 Video
Review Practice Worksheet: Lesson-3-WorkSheet-11431.pdf
Lesson discussions: Nutrition
Complete: Lesson 3 Activity
Assessment: Lesson 3: Nutrition and Your Child's Health
Lesson 4. Nurturing Movement in Modern Childhood
Lesson 4 Video
Review Practice Worksheet: Lesson-4-Activity-11432.pdf
Lesson discussions: Physical Activity
Complete: Lesson 4 Activity
Assessment: Lesson 4: Physical Activity
Lesson 5. Navigating Parenting and Childhood Health Challenges
Lesson 5 Video
Review Practice Worksheet: Lesson-5-Downloadable-11433.pdf
Complete: Lesson 5 Activity
Assessment: Lesson 5: Consistency
Lesson 6. Empowering Young Minds: Shaping Healthier Lifestyles Through Parenting
Lesson 6 Video
Review Practice Worksheet: Lesson-6-Downloadable-11434.pdf
Complete: Lesson 6 Activity
Assessment: Lesson 6: Your Parenting Style and Challenges
Lesson 7. Empowering Children�s Health: The Role of Family and Professional Guidance
Lesson 7 Video
Review Practice Worksheet: Lesson-7-Downloadable-11435.pdf
Assessment: Lesson 7: Getting Your Child Back to Good Health
Lesson 8. From Womb to One: A Healthy Start
Lesson 8 Video
Review Practice Worksheet: Lesson-8-WordSearch-11436.pdf
Complete: Lesson 8 Activity
Assessment: Lesson 8: Pregnancy and Your Child's First Year
Lesson 9. Nurture and Growth: The Toddler to Preschool Transition
Lesson 9 Video
Review Practice Worksheet: Lesson-9-WorkSheet-11437.pdf
Assessment: Lesson 9: The Toddler and Preschool Years
Lesson 10. Healthy Choices and Positive Changes
Lesson 10 Video
Review Practice Worksheet: Lesson-10-WorkSheet-11438.pdf
Assessment: Lesson 10: The School and Adolescent Years
Lesson 11. Creative Approaches to Make Vegetables Kid-Friendly
Lesson 11 Video
Review Practice Worksheet: Lesson-11-Activity-11439.pdf
Lesson discussions: What is your opinion of this course?; Program Evaluation Follow-up Survey (End of Course); Course Comments
Assessment: Lesson 11: If Problems Arise
Assessment: The Final Exam
Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate strategies for fostering a healthier lifestyle in children by modeling healthy eating habits and integrating physical activities into family routines.
- Recognize the multifaceted factors contributing to childhood obesity and describe their impact on children's health including genetic and environmental influences.
- Define the key causes of childhood obesity, including societal, environmental, and genetic factors, using provided lesson material.
- Describe effective strategies to combat childhood obesity, focusing on nutrition, physical activity, and community engagement, as presented in the lesson.
- Define and articulate the differences between healthy eating and fad diets, illustrating the impact on children's growth and development.
- Identify and apply strategies for creating a nutritional home environment, including structured meal times and the incorporation of diverse food groups.
- Explain how digital technology can be leveraged to encourage physical activity in children and provide examples of integrating technology positively.
- Identify three specific strategies to integrate regular physical activity into children's daily routines and explain their potential benefits.
- Define the strategies to reduce childhood obesity by promoting healthy eating habits and positive mindsets in children.
- Demonstrate how to create a health-conducive home environment that encourages active living and healthy eating behaviors.
- Analyze past familial influences on personal attitudes towards food and design a strategy to modify current parenting approaches aimed at promoting a healthier lifestyle for children.
- Demonstrate an understanding of how different parenting styles influence a child's relationship with food and fitness by identifying personal parenting tendencies based on learned concepts.
- Define and implement a personalized healthy lifestyle plan for your child, incorporating family involvement and health professional guidance, to promote sustainable health improvements.
- Demonstrate mastery of lesson content at levels of 70% or higher.
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Student Testimonials
- "Wonderfully explained course and great instructor ." -- Ethan O.
- "The focus on parental encouragement and the handy tips in helping obese children overcome their obstacles was most helpful in the course. Thanks!" -- Alana A.
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