Eating patterns that begin in childhood affect health and well-being across the lifespan. The culture of eating has changed significantly in recent decades, especially in parts of the world where processed foods dominate our dietary intake. This course examines contemporary child nutrition and the impact of the individual decisions made by each family. The health risks associated with obesity in childhood are also discussed. Participants will learn what constitutes a healthy diet for children and adults and how to prepare simple, delicious foods aimed at inspiring a lifelong celebration of easy home-cooked meals. This course will help prepare participants to be the leading health providers, teachers and parents of the present and future.The text and other material in this course may include the opinion of the specific instructor and are not statements of advice, endorsement, opinion, or information of Stanford University.
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Child Nutrition and Cooking
Stanford UniversityAbout this Course
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Skills you will gain
- Nutrition
- Organic Food
- Food Safety
- Food Science
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Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
Why Home Cooking Matters
What Constitutes a Balanced Meal?
From Supermarket to Dinner Table to School
Sustainable Eating
Reviews
- 5 stars81.88%
- 4 stars14.62%
- 3 stars2.40%
- 2 stars0.52%
- 1 star0.56%
TOP REVIEWS FROM CHILD NUTRITION AND COOKING
Hello.
I found this course very useful, it has allowed me to know what types of things I should look for in food, diversify my family's eating habits and to have fun in the kitchen,
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This class was wonderful for coming up with healthy ways to feed my picky children! The professor was also easy to listen to and provided a great lesson plan. I would highly recommend this class
very useful and practical course.. it boosts my positive energy to cook more and more in healthy way for my baby coz much love=much healthy.. It inspired me, it's very simple , easy and very healthy..
Child Nutrition and Cooking is good educational for those parents need to learn and more widen knowledge in the health of their kids.
This content is the best that can recommend in all parents.
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