Identify causes of obesity in children.
Central Objective: Identify the causes of obesity in children within early childhood education and child care settings. Supporting Elements: Learn appropriate practices for identifying and demonstrating healthy behaviors, and find examples of age-appropriate activities for different ages. Discover practical, classroom-ready strategies to support children''s health and well-being.Trainings incorporating this outcome
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120 hours courses
12 CEUs45 hours courses
5 hours courses
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