2022 Train-the-Trainer

A lot of the media shouts in soundbites and clickbait and you probably get a lot of questions from your parents and caregivers. It’s like you need a PhD to figure out what the latest study really means since they often conflict with one another. Learn how to translate the science into the practical messages for you, your staff, and your clients.

Child care providers may lack the cooking skills and time needed to prepare healthy foods. Learn how to teach the Start Strong: Cooking, Feeding and More curriculum. Topics include: knife skills, adding flavor without salt, cooking with beans, menu planning and more.

Need to train, but limited on time? Come learn about The Institute of Child Nutrition’s iTrain Lessons. They are short training lessons for CACFP professionals to use in 20 minutes or less. You’ll receive user-friendly training tips and strategies for training CACFP professionals.

Come learn ideas and tools providers can use to implement positive mealtimes. Topics include Smarter Mealtimes, examining picky eater’s behaviors while identifying tips for creating adventurous eaters and engaging child participation in the kitchen. Leave with strategies, recipes and activities that engage children of any age!

Looking for ways to provide nutrition education virtually? Learn tips and creative ways to enhance nutrition education offerings at CACFP and SFSP sites.

A is for apple? No, A is for Active Play! Discuss the “ABCs of a Healthy Me!” and practices that support the healthy growth and development of children. Identify the changes in our world that have led to increased rates of obesity and explore resources.