FSHN 160 - Nutrition and the Preschool Child

Sifting through the ever-increasing amounts of information, misinformation, claims, and counterclaims about nutrition is a challenge for anyone concerned with the health and diet of young children. This course provides a basic knowledge of nutrition as well as how to apply these principles to the preschool child.

Topics covered include food habits and preferences, the importance of vitamins and minerals, menu planning, choosing the right snack foods, allergies, vegetarian diets, and the effects of diet on behavior.

The course includes three proctored exams.

This course is approved by the State of Colorado to help students qualify for certification in Child Care Training.

Textbooks and Materials

Textbooks and materials can be purchased at the CSU Bookstore unless otherwise indicated.

Required

• FSHN 160 Syllabus/Textbook (2002)
  Kendall, Patricia

Instructors

Patricia Kendall, Ph.D., R.D.
(970) 491-1945
Patricia.Kendall@colostate.edu

Pat Kendall is a professor and extension specialist with the Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition at Colorado State University. Dr. Kendall writes a weekly column on food and nutrition for the Rocky Mountain News, Fort Collins Coloradoan and ten other Colorado newspapers.