Family day care nutrition education modules
1979
Bush, Judith | McDevitt, Ellen | Marple, Sylvia H. | Dawson-Holt, Hannelore
Abstract: The basics of good nutrition, menu planning, food preparation techniques, shopping and budgeting tips, and recipes are a few components of this nutrition module for day care providers. The patterns used for planning day care meals and snacks is outlined, specifying the amounts of different types of foods needed for children of various ages. Suggestions are provided for tailoring meals and snacks to children's likes and needs and for increasing children's involvement in planning and preparing foods. Beginning food preparation activities, safety rules, and planning strategies are discussed. Recipes are included for soups, main dishes, meat alternates, dips, and "dippers". Additional topics discussed are health foods, "natural" foods, food additives, and meat alternates. Informative charts and tables are included on topics such as 1) the sugar content of selected foods, 2) uses of common food additives, 3) recipe ingredient substitutions, and 4) shopping alternatives to supermarkets. A list of additional resources is included. (aj).
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