About the course
This course is designed to provide educators, caregivers, and professionals with a comprehensive understanding of nutrition principles for individuals with disabilities and special needs. Participants will explore how to implement healthy eating habits in schools based on WHO recommendations, design school nutrition policies, and integrate physical activity for overall well-being.
What will you learn?
By the end of this course, participants will:
Understand Nutrition Needs for Students with Special Needs: Learn the importance of balanced nutrition and its role in physical and cognitive development.
Develop and Implement School Nutrition Policies: Discover how to create an inclusive, healthy food environment within educational institutions.
Promote Physical Activity and Healthy Habits: Explore strategies for integrating physical activities into school programs for students with disabilities.
Course Content
This course provides a dynamic and hands-on learning experience to empower participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to promote healthy eating and active lifestyles for young people with special needs.
Morning Session
- Introduction to nutrition principles for individuals with disabilities
- The role of nutrition in cognitive and physical development
- Common dietary challenges in students with special needs
Afternoon Session
- WHO recommendations on healthy eating for children with disabilities
- Group discussion: Barriers to proper nutrition and possible solutions
• Case study analysis: Improving food habits in special education settings
Morning Session
- Understanding school nutrition policies and their impact
- Key elements of an effective school food and nutrition policy
- The role of teachers and caregivers in implementing nutrition programs
Afternoon Session
- Group workshop: Creating a model school nutrition policy
- Roundtable discussion: The role of families in promoting healthy eating habits
• Practical exercise: Evaluating school meal programs and their nutritional value
Morning Session
- School-based nutrition programs: Best practices from different countries
- Meal planning for students with special needs
- Food preparation techniques suitable for children with disabilities
Afternoon Session
- Case study: Success stories of inclusive nutrition programs in schools
- Simulation activity: Developing personalized nutrition plans for different needs
• Brainstorming session: How to encourage healthy eating behaviors in schools
Morning Session
- The connection between physical activity, nutrition, and overall health
- Inclusive sports and physical activities for students with disabilities
- Strategies for adapting physical education programs to meet diverse needs
Afternoon Session
- Hands-on activity: Designing an inclusive school physical activity program
- Group discussion: Overcoming challenges in implementing physical activities
• Workshop: Creating movement-based learning activities for students
Morning Session
- Developing an action plan for nutrition and physical activity in schools
- Identifying key stakeholders for implementing changes
- Sharing personal reflections and experiences from the course
Afternoon Session
- Final project presentations: Participants present their school nutrition plans
- Open discussion: How to sustain long-term healthy eating habits
• Certificate distribution and networking for future collaboration
