Research & Resources Track | CEU Specialty Coming Soon | Beginner
Hunger, Health and How Early Care Settings Can Help
While hunger and nutrition insecurity pose similarities, they also have distinct differences. Additionally, a lack of access to healthy food affects early childhood development. Discover ways of increasing food security and supporting early care and education professionals to implement strategies critical for continued nutrition access.
- Learn the relationship between nutrition insecurity and health outcomes.
- See how changes to the care environment can influence food selection.
- Identify strategies you can use to increase healthy food access.
Presented by
Staci Coussens, MPH, RDN, LDN
SNAP-Ed Educator, University of Illinois Extension
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