Nutrition
The Genesis Nutritionist provides nutrition education to preschool students, school staff, GRIC facilities, and Head Start Programs. The Nutritionist also provides Nutrition education, awareness, and food demos to parents/caregivers at program and hosted events.
The Genesis Nutritionist offers:
- Diabetes awareness education in the schools/Head Start programs
- Nutrition education
- Food Demos
- Offers support and provide healthful information on healthy eating
The Program Goal is:
- Provide nutrition education
- Promote healthy food choices
- Educate on appropriate food choices & portion sizes for age
- Promote healthy snacks through food demos
- Provide milk & juice recommendations
- Promote importance of physical activity in various settings
- Provide feedback on menus and substitutes for healthier food options
Program Activities Include:
- Healthy snack & food demos for Head Start classes and preschool classes
- Food model demonstrations for Genesis and/or other community events
- Promote nutrition awareness during March for National Nutrition Month
ECE nutrition classes will cover four topics, in addition to providing a healthy snack demo. We hope to enhance young students to have the ability in recognizing healthy food choices.
Curriculum Topics for ECE Students:
- Learning about everyday foods and sometime foods
- Fruits & veggies
- Importance of drinking water
- Mindful eating/snack time
Nutritionist is available to students/parents/caregivers to provide nutrition education and awareness. If you are interested in learning more about nutrition for your children or family, please call our office to schedule an appointment.
