Helping Your Child with Extreme Picky Eating (CHES)

CHES Competencies:

1.1.4   Apply theories and/or models to assessment process

1.2.3  Review related research

1.4.1  Identify and analyze factors that influence health behaviors

1.5.3  Identify and analyze factors that influence attitudes and beliefs

2.5.2  Develop plans and processes to overcome potential barriers to implementation

3.3.2  Apply theories and models of implementation

MCHES Competencies:

1.1.4   Apply theories and/or models to assessment process

3.3.2  Apply theories and models of implementation

Upon completion of this course, a person will be able to:

1. Discuss three characteristics of eating behaviors of young children eating normally.

2. Describe four habits or behaviors of young children classified as picky eaters.

3. Identify three goals of the STEPS program to improve a child’s eating experience.

4. Explain five parents’ behaviors that can negatively influence a child’s eating habits.

5. Discuss two successful ways to increase a child’s intake of fruits and vegetables.

6. Contrast two eating-related responsibilities of the parent from that of the child, according to Ellyn Satter.

7. List three ways families can support and help produce children with healthy appetites and meal habits.

8. Describe two ways parents can help a child manage their desire for “high-interest” foods.