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Welcome
Welcome
Hope you are looking forward to a productive and valuable learning experience as we work together towards the goal of raising a generation of healthier kids and being healthy role models for them. In this course we will discover the "secrets" of feeding a healthy family, while sharing our diverse experiences and expertise as parents, child care providers, child development majors, and others interested in the health of our children.
HLTH 177/CDEV 107 is a 3-unit fully online course which provides an overview of child nutrition issues, with an emphasis on practical skills & approaches to influence positive eating behaviors that promote optimal health and nutrition. Topics include basic nutrition principles, the feeding relationship, chest/breastfeeding & child nutrition, planning healthy meals & snacks, food safety, weight incluson, physical activity, nutrition education, child nutrition programs & food assistance resources.
Course Basics Spring 2025
Course Basics Spring 2025
HLTH 177 (CRN 31914-931) or CDEV 107 (CRN 32727-931) with instructor Lucia Ruiz, MPH
Dates: January 27 to May 21, 2025
3 units, fully online with no required on-campus meetings
This course satisfies General Education Area G1: Health Knowledge
CDEV 107 "Intro to Child Nutrition" is an elective course for the CTE Child Development: Practitioner Certificate of Achievement
Adding the Class
Adding the Class
If you are requesting an add code, please send a polite email to the instructor with your name, student ID number, and anything else you'd like to share about your motivation to take this course. Please note that the class fills up quickly and moves quickly, so we may not be able to provide ADD codes after the first week. It will take approximately 24 hours from the time you add to be added to Canvas.
ADD/DROP DEADLINES
Last day to add: February 14, 2025
Last day for refund: February 6, 2025
Last day to drop without W: February 14, 2025
Last day to drop with W: April 24, 2025
Last day to elect pass/no pass: April 24, 2025
Syllabus
Syllabus
Syllabus - Publicly available soon HLTH 177/CDEV 107 syllabus on Canvas
Required Textbook
Required Textbook
Fearless Feeding by Jill Castle and Maryann Jacobsen, February 7, 2019, Jossey-Bass
ISBN: 978-1732866201
Instructor Contact Information
Instructor Contact Information
Instructor: Lucia Ruiz, MPH, lruiz@ccsf.edu
Please use the Canvas Inbox for course-related issues, preferred method of contact once the course goes live. I will respond within 48 hours, except Sundays.
City College of San Francisco, Health Education Department
Ocean Campus, 50 Frida Kahlo Way, MUB 353, San Francisco, CA 94112
Log-in instructions for Students
Log-in instructions for Students
Go to https://ccsf.instructure.com
Username: CCSF ID, examples: W12345678 or @12345678
Your Canvas password is your RAM ID password.
RAM ID instructions for students (Google Doc)
Online Learning
Online Learning
What are the real challenges encountered by both new and experienced online students, and how can you be successful? Tune into this short tutorial video to help debunk common myths about online learning.
Introduction to Online Learning (12 min video tutorial)
What Makes a Successful Online Learner? Valuable tips for success and what to expect.
Canvas Support Hotline (844) 592-2198 available 24/7.
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