Why is nutrition important in the early learning environment? What role do schools play in supporting proper nutrition?

Nutrition Project

1) Why is nutrition important in the early learning environment?

2) What role do schools play in supporting proper nutrition?

Construct an ideal nutrition curriculum plan for one week including age-appropriate activities with food/cooking for the children, materials added to the physical environment, and plans for communicating with families. In this plan, include a minimum of one bulletin board idea.

Research appropriate meal plans for an age group you select, based on required rules and regulations for food service. Share some of the required components for a nutritional meal, per the rules and regulations of that program. Create a sample menu for one day’s meals (breakfast, lunch, and snacks). Provide nutritional information and preparation directions/recipes for each meal.

Lastly, you will plan a cooking experience. Construct a lesson plan (using the FSW School of Education template posted here), so I could follow it if I were subbing in your classroom. Include the recipe and of course how you will use it with the children.
Using the USDA MyPlate (ChooseMyPlate) http://www.choosemyplate.gov/ and nutritional guidelines, students will research nutrition utilized in Pre-K schools and childcare facilities, and construct an “ideal” plan and sample menus for a chosen level.