Childhood Obesity: School Meal Programs Course
This course equips healthcare professionals with practical tools to design school meal programs that prevent childhood obesity. Learners gain skills in creating balanced menus, analysing nutrients, aligning with WHO and national policies, adapting to constraints like budgets and allergies, and communicating effectively with schools, families, and staff to promote healthy eating habits among children.
from 4 to 360h flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
Gain practical skills to design and evaluate balanced 5-day school lunch menus meeting energy, fibre, and micronutrient needs for children. Master nutrient analysis using food tables, apply WHO and national guidelines, control portions, promote fruits, vegetables, and whole grains, while managing budgets, ensuring food safety, handling allergies, and communicating effectively with families and school staff.
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Develop skills
- Design balanced 5-day school menus to prevent childhood obesity effectively.
- Analyze school meals for energy, fiber, and key nutrients using food tables.
- Apply WHO-aligned school nutrition policies and obesity prevention strategies.
- Adapt menus to budgets, allergies, and equipment while meeting nutrition goals.
- Communicate menu changes clearly to families, staff, and school stakeholders.
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