Principles of Nutrition & Exercise for Children and Adolescents

Course Code: REL-BHC-0-PNECA

Hours: 1

Type: Online Course

Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2028

Learning Objectives:
Recall at least three general principles of a healthy approach to nutrition and exercise for children and adolescents.
Explain how nutrition and exercise relate to behavioral health disorders and symptoms.
Indicate strategies you can use to help youth develop healthy eating and exercise habits.

Outline:
Section 1: Introduction

About This Course

Learning Objectives

Section 2: Nutrition

Meet Carlton

The Role of a Healthy Lifestyle

Basics of Nutrition

Macronutrient: Protein

Macronutrient: Carbohydrates

Macronutrient: Fats

Micronutrients: Vitamins and Minerals

Poor Nutrition and Health

Nutrition and Mental Health

Review

Summary

Section 3: How to Support a Healthy Diet

Supporting Healthy Eating Habits

Teaching Healthy Habits

Modeling Healthy Eating Choices

Building Healthy Routines

Supporting Client’s Personal Food Choices

Anxiety

Bipolar Disorder

Depressive Disorders

Vitamins to Support Mood and the Brain

Minerals to Support Mood and the Brain

Review

Summary

Section 4: Guidelines for Youth Physical Activities

Why is Physical Activity Needed?

The Importance of Outdoor Activities

Meet Janie

Aerobic Exercise

Muscle-Strengthening Exercise

Bone-Strengthening Exercise

Make Exercise Fun

Small Rewards Can Go a Long Ways

Additional Strategies for Exercise

How to Support a Healthy Lifestyle

Review

Summary

Section 5: Conclusion

Course Summary

Course Contributors

Resources

References

Subject Matter Expert: Jacob Helton, Psy.D.

Jacob Helton, Psy.D., received his doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology from Marywood University in Pennsylvania. He completed his pre-doctoral internship at Chehalem Youth and Family Services in Newberg, Oregon, which included extensive training with at-risk youth and their families. He is licensed as a psychologist in Oregon and most recently worked in an integrated family medicine and internal medicine group for a large healthcare organization. Dr. Helton has worked in hospital, school, residential, and community mental health settings. He has provided treatment to clients across the lifespan and diagnostic spectrum, with an emphasis on the treatment of anxiety disorders, co-occurring medical and mental health disorders, ADHD, insomnia, severe and persistent mental illness, and the aging. He has experience as a technical writer and has provided numerous trainings to mental health professionals, physicians, allied professionals, and direct care staff. 

Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Direct Support Professionals (DSP); in the following settings: Behavioral Health: Community Services.

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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.