NV CKA5 1.B Intermediate Level Wellness Training: Physical Activities, Nutrition & Menu Planning

Provide at least 60-90 minutes of outdoor play for children (CFOC) and  allow for outdoor play time at least three times a day or more at any level of physical activity (NAPSACC).

Unstructured play, also known as free play, is defined as child-led play. When children engage in unstructured play, their play is motivated by their own desires and curiosity and guided by their own rules. It is playing that children are willingly engage in, deciding for themselves when to start and when to stop.

For children of all ages, digital media and devices should not be used during meal or snack time, or during nap/rest times and in bed (CFOC). 

The guidance above should not limit digital media use for children with special health care needs who require and consistently use assistive and adaptive computer technology.

MyPlate is another tool that can help you estimate portion sizes and plan balanced meals. The goal is to fill your plate with foods from different groups, so you get all the nutrients your body needs.

Picky eating can usually be overcome with patience, time, and repetition.

Let your child try one single-ingredient food at a time at first. This helps you see if your child has any problems with that food, such as food allergies. Wait 3 to 5 days between each new food.

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