HNS04 Menu Planning for Children

While food is an important source of nutrition, it is also important to make sure that is a safe for consumption. Children are constantlly growing and learning, and everyday tasks such as preparing for and eating a meal can be an opportunity to learn. Meals can be a good time to talk about what makes food healthy and good for the body as well as how to eat in a way that keeps them safe and well. This course will discuss food safety when working with children, how children face specific risks due to developing immune systems, and measures that can be taken to prevent foodborne illnesses.