HIGHLIGHTS

Here are some of the highlights for this micro-credential.

  • No admission requirements,application process, no pre-requisites, open to anyone

  • Learn at your own pace using a computer, tablet or smartphone

  • Take up to 90 days to complete the micro-credential

  • Receive a certificate of course completion and digital badge for successfully completing the course which can be shared on social media (e.g. LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter), downloaded as a PDF, or even embedded in an email signature

Micro-credential Overview

In this 45-hr micro-credential, learners will explore the importance of nutrition and nutritional requirements for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. Learners will also learn about meal and menu planning and preparation for all age groups.

Review the curriculum below to see the topics covered.  

Learners who successfully complete the course will earn a digital badge and certificate of course completion that can be downloaded and shared via social media. 

You will have access to the course for 90 days to work through the content.

Curriculum

    1. Before we begin...

    2. Welcome and Micro-credential Information

    3. Navigation

    4. Learning Outcomes

    1. Lesson 1 Overview

    2. Lesson 1: Module Learning Objectives

    3. Lesson 1: Why is Nutrition Important?

    4. Lesson 1: Nutrients

    5. Quiz Question 1

    6. Lesson 1: Functions of Nutrients

    7. Knowledge Check: Functions of Nutrients

    8. Lesson 1: Video: How Nutrients Affect Your Body

    9. Lesson 1: Website: Canada's Food Guide

    10. Lesson 1: Fruits and Vegetables

    11. Quiz Question 2

    12. Lesson 1: Protein Foods

    13. Lesson 1: Whole Grain Foods

    14. Drag and Drop Activity: Food Nutrition

    15. Lesson 1 Quiz

    16. Lesson 1: Summary

    17. Lesson 1: Conclusion

    1. Lesson 2: Learning Objectives

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    2. Lesson 2: Overview

    3. Lesson 2: Healthy Food Choices

    4. Lesson 2: Knowledge Check

    5. Lesson 2: Nutrients

    6. Lesson 2: Vitamins and Minerals

    7. Lesson 2: Vitamin Supplements

    8. Lesson 2: Vitamins in the Body

    9. Lesson 2: Knowledge Check

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    10. Lesson 2: Factors in Nutrition

    11. Lesson 2: Factors in Nutrition Continued

    12. Lesson 2: Knowledge Check

    13. Lesson 2: Healthy Fats

    14. Lesson 2: 'Good Cholesterol'

    15. Lesson 2: 'Bad Cholesterol'

    16. Lesson 2: Knowledge Check

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    17. Lesson 2: Good vs Bad

    18. Lesson 2: Mini-quiz

    19. Lesson 2: How the Body Processes Nutrients

    20. Lesson 2: Digestion Basics

    21. Lesson 2: The Mouth

    22. Lesson 2: The Esophagus

    23. Lesson 2: The Stomach

    24. Lesson 2: Small Intestine

    25. Lesson 2: Large Intestine

    26. Lesson 2: Rectum and Anus

    27. Lesson 2: How the Digestive System Works

    28. Lesson 2: Knowledge Check

    29. Lesson 2: Maintaining Digestive Health

    30. Lesson 2: Summary

    31. Lesson 2: Quiz

    32. Lesson 2: Concluding Slide

    33. Lesson 2: References

    1. Lesson 3: Learning Objectives

    2. Lesson 3: Overview

    3. Lesson 3: Food Additives

    4. Lesson 3: Additives for Preserving Food

    5. Lesson 3: Artificial Preservatives

    6. Lesson 3: Direct Additives

    7. Lesson 3: Food Additives

    8. Knowledge Check

    9. Lesson 3: Concerns with Food Additives

    10. Knowledge Check

    11. Lesson 3: Salt, Sugar and Starch

    12. Lesson 3: Health Canada on Food Additives

    13. Knowledge Check

    14. Lesson 3: Salt (Sodium)

    15. Lesson 3: Salt (Sodium) Continued

    16. Knowledge Check

    17. Lesson 3: Food Labels

    18. Lesson 3: Salt and Sugar

    19. Lesson 3: Sweeteners

    20. Lesson 3: Be an Informed Consumer

    21. Lesson 3: Nutrition Facts Table

    22. Lesson 3: Understanding Nutrition Facts Table

    23. Lesson 3: Watch out for Marketing

    24. Lesson 3: Investigation of Food Labels

    25. Lesson 3: Helpful Tips for Reading Food Labels

    26. Lesson 3: Helpful Tips for Reading Food Labels

    27. Lesson 3: Helpful Tips for Reading Food Labels

    28. Lesson 3: Awareness

    29. Lesson 3: Summary

    30. Lesson 3 Quiz

    31. Lesson 3: Conclusion

    1. Lesson 4: Overview

    2. Lesson 4: Learning Objectives

    3. Lesson 4: What is an Allergy?

    4. Knowledge Check

    5. Lesson 4: Allergy or Sensitivity?

    6. Lesson 4: Sensitivity

    7. Food Intolerance

    8. Lesson 4: What is the Difference Between an Intolerance and an Allergy

    9. Knowledge Check

    10. Lesson 4: Allergies

    11. Lesson 4: Diagnosis

    12. Lesson 4: Testing for Allergies

    13. Lesson 4: Common Food Allergens

    14. Lesson 4: Labeling

    15. Knowledge Check

    16. Lesson 4: Allergic Reactions

    17. Lesson 4: Anaphylaxis

    18. Lesson 4: Symptoms of Anaphylaxis

    19. Lesson 4: Symptoms of Anaphylaxis Continued

    20. Lesson 4: Educate Yourself and Others

    21. Lesson 4: Allergy Awareness

    22. Lesson 4: Allergy Treatments

    23. Lesson 4: Epi-pen and Allergies

    24. Knowledge Check

    25. Lesson 4: Reactions Can be Scary

    26. Lesson 4: Education is Key

    27. Lesson 4: Summary

    28. Lesson 4 Quiz

    29. Lesson 4: Conclusion

    30. Lesson 4: References

    1. Lesson 5: Overview

    2. Lesson 5: Learning Objectives

    3. Lesson 5: Introduction

    4. Lesson 5: What is an Infant

    5. Lesson 5: Infancy

    6. Lesson 5: Feeding Environment

    7. Lesson 5: Responsibility

    8. Lesson 5: Introducing New Foods to Your Child

    9. Knowledge Check

    10. Lesson 5: Breast or Bottle

    11. Lesson 5: Breast is "Best"

    12. Lesson 5: Disadvantages of Breast Feeding

    13. Lesson 5: Disadvantages of Formula Feeding

    14. Lesson 5: Formula Feeding

    15. Lesson 5: Breastfeeding Versus Formula

    16. Knowledge Check

    17. Lesson 5: Developmental Characteristics Related to Eating

    18. Lesson 5: Birth to Nine Months

    19. Lesson 5: Is Baby Ready?

    20. Lesson 5: First Foods

    21. Lesson 5: Introduction to First Foods

    22. Lesson 5: When to Introduce Semi-Solid Foods

    23. Knowledge Check

    24. Lesson 5: First Foods

    25. Lesson 5: Tips

    26. Lesson 5: Summary

    27. Lesson 5 Quiz

    28. Lesson 5: Conclusion

About this course

  • $325.00
  • 404 lessons
  • 0 hours of video content

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