This course is part of the Fit and Healthy Kids series. The Fit and Healthy Kids Series on-demand classes consist of 2-hour of online course work at your own pace. A team of University of Nebraska Extension Professionals offers the Fit and Healthy Kids series on-demand programming to help increase the use of best practices in caring for and educating young children across the state.

Brief Description of Training:  Safe storing, preparing, and serving of foods is just as important in child care programs as serving a balanced diet. Many children and adults get sick from eating foods that are not properly handled or when food safety guidelines are not being followed.

As a result of this training participants will:

1. Identify food safety facts related to child care facilities.

2. Identify My Plate food safety tips to clean, chill, cook, and separate in order to keep food safe.

3. Understand the differences and prevention strategies for foodborne illnesses commonly associated with child care facilities.

Child Development Subject Area: Planning a safe, healthy learning environment
Nebraska Core Competencies:  Health, Safety and Nutrition