El Camino Compton Educational Center

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Nutrition and Foods 15 Course Syllabus,
Spring 2017

EL CAMINO COLLEGE MISSION STATEMENT:

The mission of El Camino College is to meet the educational needs of our

diverse community and ensure student success by offering quality
comprehensive educational opportunities.
Course:

Nutrition and Foods 15, Nutrition for Infants and Young Children, Section 9630

Lecture: Mondays and Wednesdays, 10:00am- 11:25am

Location: Math Science Bldg. Compton Ctr. Room 105

Instructor: Valerie Henderson, MS

I do not have office hours. I will normally be in the classroom 30 minutes

before/after class. Current class information and handouts are available on
ETUDES. You can reach me anytime at lerie468@gmail.com or
vhenderson@elcamino.edu.

Text: Nutrition, Health, and Safety for Young Children Promoting

Wellness, Third Edition by Sorte, Daeschel and Amador

Course description:

In this course students study the nutritional needs in the growth and
development of infants and young children. Students also learn the physical and
mental well-being and the absence of disease. They will learn healthful practices
that prevent or minimize illness or disease. In addition to health and nutrition,
students will receive knowledge on how to keep children safe by understanding
more about environmental toxins.
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Course prerequisites: English A

Course objectives:

The student will:

a.) Know the sources and functions of nutrients

b.) Understand and be able to use various guidelines for food intake
c.) Understand the nutritional needs of the growing child
d.) Be acquainted with common challenges in feeding children and their proposed
solutions
e.) Be able to apply policies and best practices for feeding children in child care
programs.

SLO Statement:
1. Students will be able to identify basic nutritional issues behind major infant
and childhood diseases/disorders.
2. Students will be able to understand their role in nutrition as it pertains to
their specific career.

Student Learning Outcomes:

1. Students will be able to understand the 6 classes of nutrients and how they
affect the growth and development of infants and young children.
2. Students will be able to incorporate correct healthy eating into school menus
that will encourage a love for vegetables in toddlers and young children.
3. Students will be able to assess infants and young children for accurate
growth and development
4. Students will be able to provide tips to encourage parents to continue
healthy eating at home

Assessment activities: The following activities will be used to assess mastery of

student learning outcomes:
Lecture (power point, chalk board)
Homework exercises, writing assignments
Audio-Visual films.
Use of current periodicals and articles.
Class discussions

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 Performance/Objective Exams
Quizzes
Problem based, critical thinking short descriptive questions
Group Activities
Projects/Papers (Lesson Plans, Case Study, Menu Creation

Evaluation Criteria:

Projects are scored using an instructor-designed rubric which is shared with

the students. Quizzes and final exam are scored on a percentage of correct
answers.

Grading Scale:

90 100% = A
80 90% = B
70 80% = C
60 70% = D
Below 60% = F

Attendance:

Regular class attendance is expected. Students are also expected to arrive on

time and stay the entire class period. Attendance irregularities will be handled
according to the policy published in the current college catalog.

Student Conduct:

Students are expected to prepare for class sessions by completing the reading
and utilizing the (optional) study guides provided. Late projects are accepted
but marked down 10% (one grade). Students may tape lectures. Students may
utilize laptops for course-related activities only. Cell phones must be silenced.
At no time may a student cheat, or present the appearance of cheating. (The
instructor reserves the right to check the use of electronic devices, including
translators.) All regulations stated in the current college catalog regarding
student rights and responsibilities will be followed.

Support services:

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 If you need any accommodations to make the course content more accessible,
please inform the instructor. Students with disabilities should contact the
Special Resource Center (310) 660-3295 to ensure full participation in the
course activities.

Welcome to Nutrition 15. This is one of the most interesting and relevant-to-life
courses you will study. We all started out as children, and every child deserves
the very best start in life. This is impossible if they are not well nourished. This
course prepares you to provide appropriate, nutrient-dense meals to young
children in care, and for your own children at home. I am glad you are here.
Thank you for caring about children, our most important natural resource.

Let the learning begin.

NFOO 15, Nutrition for Infants and Young Children

El Camino College, Compton Educational Center
Spring 2017 Valerie Henderson, MS, Instructor
Section 9630, Mondays and Wednesdays, 10:00am- 11:25

Class Calendar**
Date Topic Readings Notes
2/13 Introduction -----
Syllabus
Class Introduction Video
2/15 Your Role In Childrens Wellness Chapter 1

2/22 NO CLASS LABOR DAY

2/27 Lesson Planning and Planning with Purpose Chapter 1

3/01 Optimal Nutrition Chapter 2

Understanding how nutrition affects children

03/06 Malnutrition/Food Insecurity Chapter 2

Dietary Reference Intakes and My Plate

3/08 Science of Nutrition Chapter 3

Digestion/Absorption
Function of Carbs, Protein, Fats (Macronutrients)

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3/13 Function of Vitamins and Minerals (Micronutrients) Chapter 3
Water
Importance of Essential Nutrients in Children

3/15 Exam Review Toddlers,

Preschool and School-Age
Children
3/20 Exam #1 EXAM #1 (chapter 1-3)

3/22 Food Safety First 6 months Breastfeeding Chapter 4 MOVIE REVIEW ASSIGNMENT
Immunological, Cognitive, Emotional Benefits and DUE
other benefits
6months- 1 year
Formula Fed Infants (types of
formula) The feeding
relationship

3/27 6 months- 1 year Chapter 4

Introducing Complementary Foods
Understanding what to feed infants
Feeding older infantsChild Health Policies
Health and Wellness in Early Childhood
Infants with special needs

3/29 Understanding nutritional needs of toddlers Chapter 5

Characteristics of toddler diets and feeding
challenges
Teachers role
4/03 Feeding Preschoolers Chapter 5
Teachers Role

Feeding School aged children

Teachers Role
4/05 EXAM #2 EXAM #2

4/10 SPRING BREAK

04/12 SPRING BREAK

04/17 Food Safety Chapter 6

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04/19 Health and Wellness in Early Childhood Chapter 7 MENU ASSIGNMENT DUE
Child Health Policies

04/24 Health Promotion Chapter 8

4/26 Understanding Infectious Disease Chapter 10

Recognizing Infectious Diseases

5/01 Special Heath Care Needs Introduction Chapter 11

Conditions Related to the Immune System

5/3 Special Health Care Needs: Chapter 11

Conditions Related to Nervous System Conditions
Affecting Communication, Hearing and Vision

5/8 Exam Review

5/10 EXAM #3 EXAM #3

5/15 Understanding Mental Health Chapter 12

Influences of Mental Health (Biological,
Environmental)
ACEs Pyramid
Healthy Social Environment
5/17 Developing Safe Classroom Routines Chapter 14
Safety for Infants, Toddlers, Preschoolers, School
Age, Special Needs

5/22 Final Exam Review Chapter 12 and 14

5/24 Lesson Plan Presentations Lesson Plan Presentation DUE

Group 1

5/31 Lesson Plan Presentation Lesson Plan Presentation DUE

Group 2

6/5 Final Exam 10 AM FINAL EXAM

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**Subject to change. You will be aware of any calendar adjustments through regular class attendance and
communication with the instructor.

Your grade is calculated:

Media Assignment- 50 points
Lesson Plan Project -50 points
Menu Assignment 25 points
Quizzes- 10-10-5 (25 points) WILL BE ANNOUNCED
4 Exams- 100 points each (400 pts)
Total Points- 550 points