The Old Saybrook Early Childhood Council (OSECC) will be holding Parent and Provider Workshop on childhood nutrition on Tuesday, February 7 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Acton Public Library.
Kathy Cobb, MS, RD, CD/N, Award Winning Public Health Nutritionist and Director of KC & Friends, Old Saybrook will present Nutrition ABC’s to Families with Young Children, Birth to 6.
Childhood obesity is a real problem. As a parent, grandparent, caregiver or teacher help your children learn about the right portion sizes for them to eat. As their role model offer tasty, nutritious, easy to eat meals and snacks at home. Teach them how to make healthy food choices at home and away from home. Take them to the grocery store, start a garden, ask them to help you in the kitchen. Build their skills to help make a lifetime of healthy food choices so they will be healthier adults.
Come have Fun and Learn
- Sample quick and easy family friendly recipes
- Take the mystery out of reading food labels
- Learn tips to make healthy food choices and changes
- See the healthy drink challenge
- Learn the ABC’s of nutrition to help your children develop a lifetime of healthy eating
A = All about My Plate and just right portion sizes for young tummies
B = Breakfast Boosters to brighten the day
C = Counting spoonfuls of sugar to find healthier foods & beverages
Mary Jane Engle, R.S., MPH – Director of Health Conn. River Area Health District will also be introducing, “Mr. Glow Germ.”
For more information or to RSVP for Free On-Site Childcare please contact Melinda Tyler, MA, MFT, Youth and Family Counselor, Early Childhood Coordinator at Old Saybrook Youth and Family Services, (860) 510-5046 or e-mail: mtyler@town.old-saybrook.ct.us
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