Health, Nutrition & Wellness
We provide educational resources and offer in-person programs that promote long-term health and wellness for Texans of all ages. Common topics include disease prevention, fall prevention, mental health, nutrition, physical activity and much more.
Related Departments: Food Science & Technology, Nutrition
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Created by teachers, this multifaceted garden, nutrition, and physical activities curriculum is evidence-based and academically rich.
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This course discusses the steps of policy development, implementation, and evaluation. As a result, child care providers will gain the knowledge and skills necessary to develop physical activity policies that promote and support active lifestyles in early child care settings.
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This course explains the distribution of the CARES Act Funding to state and local governments, small businesses, homeland security, healthcare providers, labor, education, and arts organizations, justice and police departments, the Department of Housing and Urban Development, agriculture and food programs, and education institutions.
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This course covers the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program, or CFAP. This program provides direct assistance to agricultural producers who have experienced losses due to COVID-19.
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1 out of every 13 children have one or more food allergies, which can be life threatening. This course will equip child care providers with the latest regulations and standards related to food allergies in child care settings. Participants will learn how to manage food allergies in the day care and on field trips.